[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Shelter Island 7-10-1964. Section 94-4 amended during codification; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II. Other amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Solicitors Ordinance of the Town of Shelter Island."
No person shall enter upon any private residential property in the Town of Shelter Island, Suffolk County, New York, for the purpose of vending, peddling or soliciting orders for any merchandise, device, book, periodical or printed matter whatsoever; nor for the purpose of soliciting alms or a subscription or a contribution to any church, charitable or public institution whatsoever; nor for the purpose of distributing any handbill, pamphlet, tract, notice or advertising matter; nor for the purpose of selling or distributing any ticket or chance whatsoever, without the consent of the occupant of said premises previously given.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply to any person who has been a bona fide resident of the Town of Shelter Island, New York, for a period of at least six consecutive months last past, nor to any person who has maintained a place of business in the Town of Shelter Island for a period of at least six consecutive months prior thereto, or his duly authorized representative.
An offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a violation under the Penal Law and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.
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Editor's Note: Amended during codification; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II.