Numerous individuals or organizations distribute newspapers,
magazines, handbills and other papers by depositing the same on the
driveways, sidewalks or lawns of private residences and premises.
The indiscriminate distribution of printed matter upon residential
property creates a significant risk to the public in that the accumulation
thereof is an open invitation to burglary. Said manner of indiscriminate
distribution is, in addition, unsightly, contributes to litter, results
in the expenditure of public funds in order to eliminate and constitutes
an invasion of privacy of those who do not wish to receive such material.
Additionally, the placing of handbills on vehicles on private and
public property causes a severe litter problem, is unsanitary and
unsightly and results in the expenditure of public funds in order
to eliminate.
Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this chapter
shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding $50 per
occurrence. Each incident and each day for which a violation occurs
or continues shall constitute a separate offense.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the distribution
or mail by the United States Postal Service or to the service of any
legal notice or process which is permitted or required by law.