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Village of Freeport, NY
Nassau County
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[Amended 1-16-1978 by L.L. No. 1-1978]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SOLICITOR or CANVASSER
Any person going from house to house in order to solicit donations or in order to take orders for the sale of goods or services, including goods for future delivery or services to be performed later.
[Amended 8-14-1972]
A. 
No solicitor or canvasser shall go or enter upon any private property for the purpose of soliciting donations for charitable purposes or otherwise or for the taking of orders for the sale of goods or services, including goods to be delivered later or services to be performed later, except upon the prior invitation of the owner or occupant of such private property.
[Amended 1-16-1978 by L.L. No. 1-1978]
B. 
Any person found in violation of the foregoing Subsection A shall be subject to a fine of not more than $250, and such person shall be deemed a disorderly person.
[Added 12-19-1977 by L.L. No. 24-1977]
A. 
Any contrary provision herein notwithstanding, bona fide representatives of the cable television franchisee of the Village of Freeport are not prohibited from canvassing or soliciting subscriptions for cable television service, house to house or otherwise, with or without the prior invitation of the owner or occupant of the premises solicited.
B. 
Said franchisee shall not be required to procure a license or post bond or surety under this article.