As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
PRINTED MATTER
Any or all of the following circulars, handbills, notices,
cards, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets and leaflets.
The following regulations for the distribution
of printed matter and/or samples of merchandise are hereby established
in and for said township as a part of this chapter:
A. No printed matter or samples of merchandise shall
be placed, thrown or discarded or caused to be placed, thrown or discarded
by any person upon any public street, road, avenue, park or other
public place in said township or upon the lawn or in the yard appurtenant
to any residence or other building located therein or upon any field
or other open space within said township.
B. No printed matter or sample of merchandise shall be
distributed or caused to be distributed by any person at any residence
or other building within said township unless such printed matter
or sample of merchandise is delivered into the hands of some person
there offering to receive the same, is placed in a slot or receptacle
provided on the premises for the receipt of printed matter or is placed
within five feet of a door or entranceway of such residence or other
building.
C. No person shall distribute or cause to be distributed
any printed matter or sample of merchandise upon the premises of any
residence or other building known to be vacant by the person distributing
or causing to be distributed such printed matter or sample of merchandise.
This chapter shall not apply to the distribution
of printed matter or samples of merchandise that shall have been previously
ordered or requested by the owner, tenant or occupant of the premises
where such distribution is made or to the distribution of printed
matter or samples of merchandise by mail.