Whenever used in this article, unless a different
meaning clearly appears from the context, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
Includes political, patriotic, religious, service, welfare,
benevolent educational, civic or fraternal corporations, organizations,
associations, societies and the like, not organized for private gain.
Examples of nonprofit organizations include veterans groups and organizations
which assist the poor, the aged, the sick, the physically handicapped
or mentally retarded or which aid victims of fire, flood or similar
catastrophes. This enumeration is intended to be typical and shall
not be construed as exclusive. All applicants shall provide satisfactory
proof of nonprofit status upon request, including but not limited
to evidence of tax exemption.
Includes alms, food, clothes, money, subscription or property
of any nature or kind.
Any natural person, individual, firm, copartnership, corporation,
company, association, church religious denomination, society, class
or league and principal or agent thereof.
The request, directly or indirectly, of money, credit, property,
financial assistance and other things of value on the plea or representation
that such money, credit, property, financial assistance or other thing
of value will be used for a charitable and philanthropic purpose as
defined in this Article. Solicitation shall be deemed to be complete
when made, whether or not the person making the same receives any
contribution.
A.
Any person canvassing or soliciting in connection
with a political campaign or charitable or religious organization
or society or any representative of such organization or society,
recognized as tax exempt under the United States Internal Revenue
Code, when such canvassing or solicitation does not involve the sale
or attempted sale of merchandise, shall, at least 24 hours prior to
such canvassing or solicitation, present himself or herself to the
office of the Chief of Police and shall provide said Chief of Police
with the following information:
(1)
The nature and anticipated duration of such canvassing
or solicitation.
(2)
The approximate number of persons who will be canvassing
or soliciting.
(3)
The name and address of the person in charge of such
canvassing or solicitation.
(4)
The full name and address of the political, charitable
or religious organization on behalf of which such solicitation or
canvassing is to be conducted.
(5)
The names, to the extent known, of the persons who
are expected to go from door to door or to distribute materials within
the Township.
B.
The purpose of such registration is that the identity
of persons going door to door or distributing materials within the
Township may be established for the protection and maintenance of
the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Township
and to prevent dishonest solicitation of funds in the Township. No
permit or fees shall be required.
C.
Such canvassing or soliciting activities shall not
be allowed after 9:00 p.m., local time.
[Amended 8-9-2006 by Ord. No. 0-06-08]
Any person violating the terms of this article, whether as principal, agent or employee of another, shall, upon conviction, be punishable as provided in § 1-14 of this Code.
