As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SOLICITOR
A person, also known as a "canvasser," whether resident of the township or not, traveling either by foot, wagon, automobile, motor truck or any other type of conveyance, from place to place, from house to house or from street to street, to take or attempt to take orders for sale of goods, wares and merchandise, personal property of any nature whatsoever for future delivery, or for services to be furnished or performed in the future, whether or not the individual has, carries or exposes for sale a sample of the subject of the sale, and whether or not he or she accepts an advance payment for the goods. Any person taking a poll or a survey from house to house or on the streets, or distributing advertisements or handbills, shall be included in this definition.
No solicitor or canvasser shall engage in such business within the township without first obtaining a license from either the Township Clerk or the Police Department.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
This article shall not apply to any person who has obtained a charitable solicitor's permit in accordance with Article III nor shall it apply to any person distributing literature or handbills on behalf of a candidate for public office.
In addition to the information required by § 112-2, the application for a solicitor's license shall indicate the place where the goods or property proposed to be sold, or orders taken for the sale thereof, are manufactured or produced, where such goods or products are located at the time the application is filed and the proposed method of delivery.
The Chief of Police shall issue to each licensee at the time of delivery of his or her license an identification card on which shall appear the words "Licensed Solicitor," the period for which the license is issued and the number of the license, in letters and figures easily discernible from a distance of 10 feet.
No soliciting or canvassing activities shall be conducted before 9:00 a.m. or later than 5:00 p.m., nor on Sundays or holidays.