As used in this Article, the following words and terms mean:
ADVERTISEMENT
The attempt by publication, dissemination, solicitation,
circulation, or any other means to induce, directly or indirectly,
any person to enter into any obligation or acquire any title or interest
in any merchandise.
DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL
The original or a copy of any book, record, report, memorandum,
paper, communication, tabulation, map, chart, photograph, mechanical
transcription, or other tangible document or recording, wherever situated.
EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL
The inspection, study, or copying of such material, and the
taking of testimony under oath or acknowledgment in respect to any
documentary material or copy thereof.
MERCHANDISE
Any objects, wares, goods, commodities, intangibles, real
estate or services.
PERSON
Any natural person or his/her legal representative, partnership,
firm, for-profit or not-for-profit corporation, whether domestic or
foreign, company, foundation, trust, business entity or association,
and any agent, employee, salesman, partner, officer, director, member,
stockholder, associate, trustee or cestui que trust thereof.
SALE
Any sale, lease, offer for sale or lease, or attempt to sell
or lease merchandise for cash or on credit.
TRADE OR COMMERCE
The advertising, offering for sale, sale, or distribution,
or any combination thereof, of any services and any property, tangible
or intangible, real, personal, or mixed, and any other article, commodity,
or thing of value wherever situated. The terms "trade" and "commerce" include any trade or commerce directly
or indirectly affecting the people of this City.