As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES
The in-person solicitation of sales or goods or services
for present or future delivery by entry upon residential property,
including multifamily or duplex residential property.
SALES ORGANIZATION
Any entity engaged in the supervision, recruitment, retention
or employment of a salesperson or salespersons, including any person
or representative thereof.
SALESPERSON
Any person engaged in door-to-door sales of goods or services
for present or future delivery.
SALES SUPERVISOR
Any person who directs or supervises a salesperson or salespersons
engaged in door-to-door sales.
SOLICITATION
To sell or take orders or offer to sell or take orders for
goods, wares or merchandise for future delivery or for services to
be performed.
The City of Fall River door-to-door sales permit process shall
be administered by the Fall River Police Department.
Subject to the provisions of the Massachusetts Criminal Records
Offender Statute, MGL c. 6, § 167 et seq., and regulations
promulgated thereunder, the City shall conduct a criminal records
check of each applicant for a City door-to-door sales permit to determine
the applicant's fitness and suitability to conduct door-to-door sales.
A permit issued pursuant to this article shall not be assigned
or transferred; nor shall a permit be used by any person other than
the person to whom the permit was issued.