§ 12-53. Exceptions to definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the terms peddler, solicitor and transient merchant shall not apply to:

(1)

Non-commercial door-to-door advocates. Nothing within this article shall be interpreted to prohibit or restrict non-commercial door-to-door advocates, including, without limitation, religious and charitable organizations, schools, and other non-profit organizations. Persons engaging in door-to-door advocacy shall not be required to register as a solicitor under section 12-55.

(2)

Any person who makes initial contacts with other people for the purpose of establishing or trying to establish a regular customer delivery route for the delivery of perishable food and dairy products, such as baked goods or milk.

(3)

Any person making deliveries of perishable food and dairy products to the customers on his or her established delivery route.

(4)

Any person making deliveries of newspapers, newsletters, or other similar publications on an established customer delivery route, when attempting to establish a regular delivery route, or when publications are delivered to the community at large.

(5)

Any person conducting the type of sale commonly known as garage sales, rummage sales, or estate sales. Provided, as set forth below, nothing herein shall exempt such sales from complying with other sections of the Code of Ordinances which regulate such sales.

(6)

Any person participating in an organized multi-person bazaar or flea market.

(7)

Any person conducting an auction as a properly licensed auctioneer.

(8)

Any officer of the court conducting a court-ordered sale.

Exemption from these definitions shall not, for the scope of this chapter, excuse any person from complying with any other applicable statutory provision or requirements of this Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. No. 14-20, § 2, 5-19-2014)