This chapter shall be known as the "Solicitors Ordinance of the Town
of Shelter Island."
No person shall enter upon any private residential property in the Town
of Shelter Island, Suffolk County, New York, for the purpose of vending, peddling
or soliciting orders for any merchandise, device, book, periodical or printed
matter whatsoever; nor for the purpose of soliciting alms or a subscription
or a contribution to any church, charitable or public institution whatsoever;
nor for the purpose of distributing any handbill, pamphlet, tract, notice
or advertising matter; nor for the purpose of selling or distributing any
ticket or chance whatsoever, without the consent of the occupant of said premises
previously given.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply to any person who
has been a bona fide resident of the Town of Shelter Island, New York, for
a period of at least six consecutive months last past, nor to any person who
has maintained a place of business in the Town of Shelter Island for a period
of at least six consecutive months prior thereto, or his duly authorized representative.
An offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a
violation under the Penal Law and shall be punishable by a fine of not more
than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.