As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
COMMERCIAL HANDBILL
Any printed matter, including leaflets, pamphlets, notices, cards,
circulars, handbills, etc., which advertises or promotes in any way the goods
or services of any commercial establishment and which is delivered or distributed
free of charge to the recipient.
No person shall distribute any commercial handbill within the borough without having first obtained a permit to do so from the Police Department. The application for a permit shall include the name and address of both the person engaging in distribution and the person on whose account such distribution will be made, a copy of the handbill to be distributed, the date of distribution and an agreement to comply with the police regulations specified in §
268-7.
The fees for permits under this chapter shall be as set forth in the
Borough Fee Schedule, adopted by resolution of the Borough Council, on file
in the office of the Borough Clerk.
Each licensee shall be issued and shall wear a badge pursuant to the provisions of §
314-4.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the distribution of:
A. Commercial handbills that have been previously requested
or ordered by the owner or occupant of the premises or to the distribution
of commercial handbills by mail.
B. Mail by the United States, nor to newspapers, as defined
herein, except that newspapers shall be placed on private property in such
a manner as to prevent their being carried or deposited by the elements upon
any street, sidewalk or other public place, or upon private property.
[Amended 3-21-1988 by Ord. No.
955]
For a violation of any provision of this chapter, the maximum penalty,
upon conviction thereof, shall be a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars
($1,000.), or imprisonment for up to ninety (90) days, or a period of community
service not exceeding ninety (90) days, or any combination thereof.