[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining 2-5-1974 as Ch. 3 of the 1974 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the indicated meanings unless, from the context, a different meaning clearly appears:
BILLPOSTER
Any person distributing or affixing in any manner any written, painted or printed matter of any kind or other form or reproduction thereof, hereinafter called "sign," containing a message or information of any kind whatsoever to any outdoor billboard or to or upon any bridge, fence, pole, post, sidewalk, tree, automobile or to or upon the exterior of any structure; provided, however, that the terms of this definition shall not apply to nor include any such sign mounted on, fastened to or suspended from the outside of any building or other structure in accordance with and authorized by any provisions of an local law or statute for any public convenience or use.
[Amended 8-3-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999]
COMMERCIAL HANDBILL
Any printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, paper, booklet or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any matter or literature which advertises for sale any merchandise, product, commodity or thing or directs attention to a business, calling or theatrical performance for which an admission fee is charged.
NONCOMMERCIAL HANDBILL
Any newspapers, leaflets, printed or written matter not included in the aforementioned definition of commercial handbills.
[Amended 8-3-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999]
No person shall engage in the business of a billposter, as defined in this chapter, unless such person first obtains a license therefor in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 171, Licenses.
[Amended 8-3-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999]
The license fee for any person engaging in the business of a billposter, as defined in this chapter, shall be set from time to time by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees.[1]
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Editor's Note: The Schedule of Fees is on file in the Village offices.
No person licensed under the provisions of this chapter, or any other person, shall distribute, deposit, place, throw, scatter or cast any commercial or noncommercial handbill in or upon any private premises which are inhabited, except by handing or transmitting any such handbill directly to the owner, occupant or any other person then present in or upon such private premises; except that such licensee or other person may, however, place or deposit any such handbill in or upon such inhabited private premises if such handbill is so placed or deposited as to secure or prevent such handbill from being blown or drifted about such premises or elsewhere, except that mailboxes may not be so used when so prohibited by federal postal laws or regulations.
It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute, deposit, scatter, hand out or circulate any commercial or noncommercial handbill in any place under any circumstances which does not have printed on the cover, front or back thereof the name and address of the following:
A. 
The person who printed, wrote, compiled or manufactured the same.
B. 
The person who caused the same to be distributed; provided, however, that in the case of a fictitious person or club, in addition to such fictitious name, the true names and addresses of the owners, managers or agents of the person sponsoring the handbill shall also appear thereon.
[Added 10-1-1974 by L.L. No. 4-1974]
Any person, firm, corporation, association, committee or organization which shall affix or cause to be affixed any commercial or noncommercial handbill upon any bridge, fence, pole, post, sidewalk, tree or the exterior of any structure, shall remove the same within 24 hours of the happening of the event publicized thereon or, if the handbill promotes the candidacy of an individual or individuals for election to public office, within 24 hours of the day the election takes place.
[Added 10-1-1974 by L.L. No. 4-1974]
It shall be unlawful for any commercial or noncommercial handbill to remain affixed to any bridge, fence, pole, post, sidewalk, tree or the exterior of any structure for longer than 30 days.
[Added 10-1-1974 by L.L. No. 4-1974]
It shall be unlawful for any commercial or noncommercial handbill to be affixed to any bridge, fence, pole, post, sidewalk, tree or the exterior of any structure by means of any adhesive or gummed substance.
[Added 8-3-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalties as provided in Article III, General Penalty, of Chapter 1, General Provisions.