As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMERCIAL HANDBILL
Any printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger,
circular, leaflet, pamphlet, paper, booklet or other printed or otherwise
reproduced original or copy of any matter of literature, which:
A.
Advertises for sale any merchandise, product, commodity or thing.
B.
Directs attention to any business or mercantile or commercial
establishment or other activity for the purpose of either, directly
or indirectly, promoting the interests thereof by sales.
C.
Directs attention to or advertises any meeting, theatrical performance,
exhibition or event of any kind for which an admission fee is charged
for the purpose of private gain or profit. The terms of this definition
shall not apply where an admission fee is charged or a collection
is taken up for the purpose of defraying the expenses incident to
such meeting, theatrical performance, exhibition or event of any kind
when either of the same is held, given or takes place in connection
with the dissemination of information which is not restricted under
the ordinary rules of decency, good morals, public peace, safety and
good order, provided that nothing contained herein shall be deemed
to authorize the holding, giving or taking place of any meeting, theatrical
performance, exhibition or event of any kind without a license, where
such license is or may be required by any law of this state or under
any ordinance of the Borough.
D.
While containing reading matter other than advertising matter,
is predominantly and essentially an advertisement and is distributed
or circulated for advertising purposes or for the private benefit
or gain of any person so engaged as advertiser or distributor.
NONCOMMERCIAL HANDBILL
Any printed or written matter not included in the definition
of "commercial handbill" and not a newspaper, magazine or periodical
of general circulation or mail matter.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the distribution
of mail by the United States Postal Service or to newspapers.
[Amended 12-20-1993 by Ord. No. 93-19]
A. Any violation of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, Article
II, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Wallington.
B. Separate violation. Except as otherwise provided, every day that
a violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate violation.