As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
SOLICITOR
Also known as a "canvasser." A person who, through his or
her physical presence in the City of Passaic, attempts to gain access
to the residents, merchants, businessmen or any other occupant of
the City of Passaic in order to address said parties to impart or
receive communications, information, goods, services, moneys or materials
of any type. It is not a requirement that the "solicitor" be seeking
compensation or remuneration from the resident, merchant, businessman
or occupant.
Application generally. A person desiring a solicitor's
permit from the City of Passaic shall make an application to the Chief
of Police at the office of the City Clerk. Said application will require
any information the Chief of Police requires to make a full and complete
background search of the applicant. Such information shall include
but not be limited to name, address, age and birth date, social security
number, height, weight, physical characteristics, group(s) affiliated
with pertaining to the solicitation and a brief description of the
purpose of the solicitation. Two passport-size photographs shall be
included with the application. An applicant shall provide the Chief
of Police with any additional information necessary for the applicant's
background search to be fully and adequately completed.
No person shall solicit or canvass within the
City of Passaic except between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
No person shall canvass within 1,000 feet of a school for the 15 minutes
prior to and the half hour subsequent of the dismissal of the school
for the day.