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--- (1) --- Cross reference— Peddlers, hawkers and itinerant vendors, ch. 19; streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 25.
Sec. 23-1. - Definitions.#
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Home solicitation sale means a sale of goods or services, other than insurance, by a seller engaged in the business of making such sales in which the seller solicits the sale and the buyer's agreement or offer to purchase is made at a home other than that of the person soliciting the same.
(Code 1972, § 19-1)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 23-2. - Registration required.#
All persons, before entering into or upon a private residence within the town for the purpose of soliciting, are hereby required to register with the chief of police and furnish the following information: (1)
The name, local and permanent address, age, race, weight, height, color of hair and eyes and any other distinguishing physical characteristics of the applicant.
(2)
The nature or purpose for which solicitations will be made and the nature of the goods, wares and merchandise offered for sale.
(3)
The name and address of the employer or organization represented and if the organization is a charitable organization, and a statement the organization has complied with all the requirements of state law.
(4)
A statement as to whether the applicant has been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor, and if so, the nature of the offense, when and where convicted and the penalty or punishment assessed therefor.
(5)
A set of the fingerprints of all solicitors and agents.
(Code 1972, § 19-2)
Sec. 23-3. - Issuance of license.#
Upon furnishing the information required under section 23-2, the applicant shall be issued a license, unless the information furnished in compliance with this chapter shows that the applicant has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude. A license issued under this chapter shall be good for the period provided by the license but for no longer than one year from the date of issuance unless earlier revoked as provided in this chapter. Every solicitor shall carry with him his license at all times while engaged in soliciting and shall display the same to any person who shall demand to see the license while he is so engaged. Solicitation shall take place only during daylight hours.
(Code 1972, § 19-3)
Sec. 23-4. - Fees.#
A fee as set out in section 11-1 to cover the costs of investigation of the applicant and processing of the application shall be paid to the chief of police when an application is filed under this chapter, and such fee shall not be returnable under any circumstances.
(Code 1972, § 19-4)
Sec. 23-5. - Revocation of licenses.#
The chief of police or his designated agent shall revoke any license issued under this chapter if he finds that the licensee has given false information or has knowingly withheld information in obtaining the same or upon violation of any provision of this chapter.
(Code 1972, § 19-5)
Sec. 23-6. - Prohibited acts.#
No person shall: (1)
Enter into or upon a private residence in the town under false pretenses to solicit for any purpose or for the purpose of soliciting orders for the sale of goods, wares or merchandise.
(2)
Remain in a private residence or on the premises thereof after the owner or occupant has requested any such person to leave.
(3)
Enter into or upon the premises of a private residence for soliciting, when the owner or occupant has displayed a no soliciting sign on such premises.
(4)
Engage in the practice of soliciting in the town without a license as provided for in this chapter.
(Code 1972, § 19-6)
Sec. 23-7. - Exemptions.#
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following: (1)
Any person who visits any residence or apartment at the request or invitation of the owner or occupant thereof.
(2)
Unpaid members of any civic, charitable or religious organization who are registered as such with the chief of police and the names of the solicitors have been listed as such members and the organization has provided each person listed with an approved means of identification with the organization represented.
(3)
Newsboys soliciting subscriptions to any newspaper.
(4)
Route deliverymen who make deliveries at least once a week to regular customers and whose solicitation is only incidental to their regular deliveries.
(Code 1972, § 19-7)