As used in this Chapter, the following words have the meaning
indicated:
A person who attempts to make personal contact with a resident
at his/her residence without prior specific invitation or appointment
from the resident for the primary purpose of (1) attempting to enlist
support for or against a particular religion, philosophy, ideology,
political party, issue or candidate, even if incidental to such purpose
the canvasser accepts the donation of money for or against such cause,
or (2) distributing a handbill or flyer advertising a non-commercial
event or service.
A person who attempts to make personal contact with a resident
at his/her residence without prior specific invitation or appointment
from the resident for the primary purpose of attempting to sell a
good or service. A "peddler" does not include a person
who distributes handbills or flyers for a commercial purpose, advertising
an event, activity, good or service that is offered to the resident
for purchase at a location away from the residence or at a time different
from the time of visit.
A person who attempts to make personal contact with a resident
at his/her residence without prior specific invitation or appointment
from the resident for the primary purpose of (1) attempting to obtain
a donation to a particular patriotic, philanthropic, social service,
welfare, benevolent, educational, civic, fraternal, charitable, political
or religious purpose, even if incidental to such purpose there is
the sale of some good or service, or (2) distributing a handbill or
flyer advertising a commercial event or service.
This Chapter shall not apply to a Federal, State or local government
employee or a public utility employee in the performance of his/her
duty for his/her employer.
No person shall act as a peddler or as a solicitor within the
City without first obtaining an identification card in accordance
with this Chapter. A canvasser is not required to have an identification
card but any canvasser wanting an identification card for the purpose
of reassuring City residents of the canvasser's good faith shall be
issued one upon request.
A.
The fee
for the issuance of each identification card shall be:
1.
For
a peddler acting on behalf of a merchant otherwise licensed to do
business within the City no fee.
2.
For
a peddler acting on behalf of a merchant not otherwise licensed to
do business within the City: a fee of five dollars ($5.00) per day.
3.
For
a solicitor, including a commercial solicitor advertising an event,
activity, good or service for purchase at a location away from the
residence: no fee.
4.
For
a canvasser requesting an identification card: no fee.
Any person or organization, formal or informal, may apply for
one (1) or more identification cards by completing an application
form at the office of the issuing officer during regular office hours.
A.
The applicant,
person or organization shall provide the following information:
1.
Name
of applicant.
2.
Number
of identification cards required.
3.
The
name, physical description and photograph of each person for which
a card is requested. In lieu of this information, a driver's license,
State identification card, passport or other government-issued identification
card issued by a government within the United States containing this
information may be provided and a photocopy taken.
4.
The
permanent and, if any, local address of the applicant.
5.
The
permanent and, if any, local address of each person for whom a card
is requested.
6.
A brief
description of the proposed activity related to this identification
card. Copies of literature to be distributed may be substituted for
this description at the option of the applicant.
7.
Date
and place of birth for each person for whom a card is requested and,
if available, the social security number of such person.
8.
A list
of all infraction, offense, misdemeanor and felony convictions of
each person for whom a card is requested for the seven (7) years immediately
prior to the application.
9.
The
motor vehicle make, model, year, color and State license plate number
of any vehicle which will be used by each person for whom a card is
requested.
10.
If
a card is requested for a peddler:
a.
The
name and permanent address of the business offering the event, activity,
good or service, i.e., the peddler's principal.
b.
A
copy of the principal's sales tax license as issued by the State of
Missouri provided that no copy of a license shall be required of any
business which appears on the City's annual report of sales tax payees
as provided by the Missouri Department of Revenue.
c.
The
location where books and records are kept of sales which occur within
the City and which are available for City inspection to determine
that all City sales taxes have been paid.
11.
If
a card is requested for a solicitor:
12.
Any
other information the applicant wishes to provide, perhaps including
copies of literature to be distributed, references to other municipalities
where similar activities have occurred, etc.
A.
The identification
card(s) shall be issued promptly after application but in all cases
within sixteen (16) business hours of completion of an application,
unless it is determined within that time that:
1.
The
applicant has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving
moral turpitude within the past seven (7) years,
2.
With
respect to a particular card, the individual for whom a card is requested
has been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude within the past seven (7) years, or
3.
Any
statement upon the application is false, unless the applicant can
demonstrate that the falsehood was the result of excusable neglect.
During the period of time following the application for one (1) or more identification cards and its issuance, the City shall investigate as to the truth and accuracy of the information contained in the application. If the City has not completed this investigation within the sixteen (16) business hours provided in Section 625.070, the identification card will nonetheless be issued subject, however, to administrative revocation upon completion of the investigation. If a canvasser requests an identification card, the investigation will proceed as described above, but if the City refuses to issue the identification card (or revokes it after issuance), the canvasser will be advised that the failure to procure an identification card does not prevent him/her from canvassing the residents of the City.
If the issuing officer denies, or upon completion of an investigation
revokes, the identification card to one (1) or more person,s he/she
shall immediately convey the decision to the applicant orally and
shall within sixteen (16) working hours after the denial prepare a
written report of the reason for the denial which shall be immediately
made available to the applicant. Upon receipt of the oral notification
and even before the preparation of the written report, the applicant
shall have at his/her option an appeal of the denial of his/her application
before the City Council at its next regular meeting.
If the applicant requests a hearing under Section 625.090, the hearing shall be held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act of the State of Missouri and review from the decision (on the record of the hearing) shall be had to the Circuit Court of the County in which the City is located. The hearing shall also be subject to the Missouri open meetings and records law.
Each identification card shall be, when the individual for whom
it was issued is acting as a peddler or solicitor, worn on the outer
clothing of the individual as so to be reasonably visible to any person
who might be approached by said person.
An identification card shall be valid within the meaning of
this Chapter for a period of twelve (12) months from its date of issuance
or the term requested, whichever is less.
A.
In addition
to the administrative revocation of an identification card, a card
may be revoked for any of the following reasons:
1.
Any
violation of this Chapter by the applicant or by the person for whom
the particular card was issued.
2.
Fraud,
misrepresentation or incorrect statement made in the course of carrying
on the activity.
3.
Conviction
of any felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude within the
last seven (7) years.
4.
Conducting
the activity in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace
or a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
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The revocation procedure shall be initiated by the filing of a complaint by the City Attorney or the issuing officer pursuant to the State Administrative Procedure Act and a hearing before the Council identified in Section 625.090 above.
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A.
In addition
to the other regulations contained herein, a solicitor or canvasser
leaving handbills or commercial flyers about the community shall observe
the following regulations:
1.
No handbill
or flyer shall be left at or attached to any sign, utility pole, transit
shelter or other structure within the public right-of-way. The Police
are authorized to remove any handbill or flyer found within the right-of-way.
2.
No handbill
or flyer shall be left at or attached to any privately owned property
in a manner that causes damage to such privately owned property.
3.
No handbill
or flyer shall be left at or attached to any of the property (a) listed
on the City "no visit" list, or (b) having a "no solicitor" sign of
the type described in Section 625.150(1) and (2).
4.
Any
person observed distributing handbills or flyers shall be required
to identify himself/herself to the Police (either by producing an
identification card or other form of identification). This is for
the purpose of knowing the likely identity of the perpetrator if the
City receives a complaint of damage caused to private property during
the distribution of handbills or flyers.
A.
No peddler,
solicitor or canvasser shall:
1.
Enter
upon any private property where the property has clearly posted in
the front yard a sign visible from the right-of-way (public or private)
indicating a prohibition against peddling, soliciting and/or canvassing.
Such sign need not exceed one (1) square foot in size and may contain
words such as "no soliciting" or "no solicitors" in letters of at
least two (2) inches in height. The phrase "no soliciting" or "no
solicitors" shall also prohibit peddlers and canvassers.
2.
Remain
upon any private property where a notice in the form of a sign or
sticker is placed upon any door or entrance way leading into the residence
or dwelling at which guests would normally enter, which sign contains
the words "no soliciting" or "no solicitors" and which is clearly
visible to the peddler, solicitor or canvasser.
3.
Enter
upon any private property where the current occupant has posted the
property on the City's "no visit" list, except where the posting form
indicates the occupant has given permission for this type of visit,
regardless of whether a front yard sign is posted.
4.
Use
or attempt to use any entrance other than the front or main entrance
to the dwelling, or step from the sidewalk or indicated walkway (where
one exists) leading from the right-of-way to the front or main entrance,
except by express invitation of the resident or occupant of the property.
5.
Remove
any yard sign, door or entrance sign that gives notice to such person
that the resident or occupant does not invite visitors.
6.
Enter
upon the property of another except between the hours of 9:00 A.M.
and 8:00 P.M.
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Except that the above prohibitions shall not apply when the
peddler, solicitor or canvassers has an express invitation from the
resident or occupant of a dwelling allowing him/her to enter upon
any posted property.
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Any person violating any part of this Chapter who shall enter
upon private property without the consent of the owner of the property
shall have committed a trespass on such property and shall be prosecuted
under the general trespass ordinance of the City. The penalty for
such violation shall be the same as for any other trespass.
