As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CANVASS
To call upon persons to elicit or determine opinions, feelings,
sentiments or information of any nature.
SOLICIT
To call upon persons to seek donations or contributions to
such bona fide religious, charitable, educational or political organizations.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The fee for religious, charitable and political solicitors and canvassers under this article shall be as provided in Chapter
130, Fees, Article
III, Fee Schedule. The permit shall expire on December 31 of each year and no permit fee shall be prorated for part of a year.
Any candidate for public office or person campaigning
on behalf of such a candidate, where such candidate is seeking election
to an office to be voted upon by the residents of the Town of Boonton
who are duly registered to vote in elections in accordance with the
laws of the State of New Jersey, shall be exempt from the requirements
of this chapter.