As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SOLICITOR
Any person traveling by foot or vehicle of any kind, who
sells or offers to sell goods, articles or property of any kind or
description by sample or otherwise for future delivery, or who offers
to render services at some time in the future, with or without accepting
payment or partial payment for the same.
This article shall not apply to:
A. Persons engaged in the delivery of goods, wares or merchandise in
the regular course of business to the premises of persons ordering
or entitled to receive same;
B. Employees of any public utility which is subject to regulation by
the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of the State of New Jersey
when carrying an identification card, badge or insignia issued by
such a public utility;
C. Employees or agents of life insurance companies; or
D. Corporations licensed by any state agency.
No solicitor, as defined herein, shall engage in such business
within the City without first obtaining a license, in compliance with
the provisions of this article.
A solicitor's license shall not be transferable, as provided in Chapter
170, Licenses and Fees.
Upon receipt of application, the Tax Collector, or his or her
designee, shall cause an inspection of the subject matter of licensing,
including the property, vehicles, equipment, facilities or books and
records pertaining to the subject matter of licensing, as may be necessary
for purposes of issuance, renewal or enforcement of any license.
Each applicant for a solicitor's license shall be fingerprinted
before a license is issued.
Every person soliciting in the City of East Orange shall have
his or her photograph affixed to the license, which shall be exhibited
to any police officer or other City official upon request.