Akron |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 11. BUSINESS REGULATIONS |
Article 10A. Donation Boxes |
Article 21A. Door to Door Peddling and Solicitation |
§ 111.360. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
A.
"Peddling" means calling at residences without an invitation or previous consent of the owner or occupant of such premises for the purpose of any one or more of the following activities:
1.
Seeking for profit to obtain orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs or services of any kind, character or description whatsoever, for either present or future delivery;
2.
Seeking to obtain prospective customers for application or purchase of insurance of any type, kind or character;
3.
Seeking to obtain subscriptions to books, magazines, periodicals, newspapers and every other kind or type of publication.
B.
"Solicitation" means:
1.
Seeking to obtain from an occupant of any residence an indication of such occupant's belief in regard to any social, political or religious matters;
2.
Seeking to obtain contributions or sell any goods, articles or services of any kind for the support or benefit of any educational, civic, philanthropic, charitable, religious or non-profit association, organization, corporation or project;
3.
Seeking to influence the personal belief of the occupant of any residence in regard to any social, political or religious matter; or
4.
Taking a poll or census by any person, firm or corporation, other than a governmental body or agency thereof, and excluding commercial polls.
(Ord. 421-2007)
(Ord. 274-2012)