For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CANVASSER. One who takes orders for future delivery, or for intangible services in public places or from house to house and not from an established place or private grounds.
PEDDLERS or HAWKERS. One who sells tangible commodities from house to house, store to store, on the streets or in any public place. The sales are not made from one spot except where they are made in a street or he or she makes delivery at the time of the sale.
TRANSIENT VENDOR or ITINERANT MERCHANT. One who sells commodities from private premises but remains at one place for that purpose only, generally not more than six weeks.
(1980 Code, § 113.01) (Sup. Rec. Bk. , pp. 120—121, adopted 3-24-1976)
(A) (1) All hawkers, peddlers, itinerant merchants and transient vendors of merchandise in any area not in the corporate limits of a municipality, which licenses and regulates them, must register their name and the name of any firm they represent with the County Clerk.
(2) Prior to accepting registration, the applicant shall present a letter from the County Land Use Department indicating that the application is in compliance with the County Zoning Ordinance.
(B) No fee shall be required for the registration as required under this chapter.
(1980 Code, § 113.02) (Sup. Rec. Bk. , pp. 120—121, adopted 3-24-1976) (Res. 00-417, passed 10-19-2000) Penalty, see § 113.99
All hawkers, peddlers, itinerant merchants and transient vendors of merchandise shall only engage in door-to-door solicitation between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
It shall be unlawful for any person or firm or corporation to engage in the business of hawkers, peddlers, itinerant merchants and transient vendors of any merchandise, article or thing without securing a license.
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