For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TRANSIENT MERCHANTS, PEDDLERS AND HAWKERS. Individuals, who, acting for themselves, or as agents of others:
(1) Go upon the public thoroughfares of the town calling on private residences for the purpose of selling, or soliciting the sale of, merchandise or services for immediate or later delivery; or
(2) Who transact any temporary or transient business within the town in the way of selling merchandise or services by sample or otherwise.
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