This chapter is adopted to deter the use of peddling and soliciting to gain access to residences and other places, including business premises, for criminal purposes, to discourage unethical and dishonest business practices, to regulate peddlers and solicitors as set forth in this chapter and to maintain quiet and privacy for the residents of the Borough of Oradell.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PEDDLING
The practice of going from house to house, or from place to place, including but not limited to residential or business premises and public buildings, traveling by foot, motor vehicle or any other type of conveyance, carrying or transporting merchandise for the purpose of selling and delivering the merchandise to customers, or engaging in any of the foregoing activities from a stationary location on any street or any public place.
SOLICITING
The practice of going from house to house, or from place to place, including but not limited to residential or business premises and public buildings, traveling by foot, motor vehicle or any other type of conveyance, distributing commercial literature or soliciting or attempting to take orders for the sale of books, periodicals or merchandise of any kind for future delivery or for the present or future performance of services of any kind, whether or not such person has, carries or exposes for sale a sample of the merchandise or services, and whether or not collecting advance payments on such sales or orders, or engaging in any of the foregoing activities from a stationary location on any street or any public place.