For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall
be applicable:
“Charitable”
means and includes the words political, patriotic, philanthropic,
social service, welfare, benevolent, educational, religious, civic
or fraternal.
“Contribution”
means any food, clothing, money, subscriptions, property
or donations given or solicited.
“Person”
means any individual, corporation, partnership, association,
union or other legal entity of any kind.
“Solicit” and “solicitation”
mean the direct or indirect request for contributions by
calling upon places of residence or business in person or by telephone
or by direct personal contact in public places or upon public property.
(Ord. 1036 § 2, 1988)
Each person actively engaged in soliciting shall carry a copy
of the permit issued by the chief of police. In addition, each solicitor
shall carry a card or badge containing the name and address of the
solicitor, a description of the purpose of the solicitation and the
period of time during which the solicitation will be conducted.
(Ord. 1036 § 2, 1988)
(a) It
is unlawful for any person to solicit at any time at any building
where there is a posted sign stating “no solicitors,”
or words to that effect, unless the occupant has previously granted
permission.
(b) It
is unlawful for any person to solicit between the hours of nine p.m.
and nine a.m.
(c) It
is unlawful for any person to solicit in a congested area where the
solicitation impedes the public. For the purpose of this section,
the judgment of a police officer, exercised in good faith, shall be
deemed conclusive as to whether the area is congested or the public
impeded.
(Ord. 1036 § 2, 1988; Ord. 1080 § 2, 1990)
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be
guilty of an infraction and upon conviction shall be subject to payment
of a fine not to exceed the limits set forth in Section 36900 of the
Government Code.
(Ord. 1036 § 2, 1988)