§ 36-62. Prohibited acts.

(a)

Fraud, misrepresentation, etc. Any licensed solicitor who shall be guilty of any fraud, cheating or misrepresentation, whether himself or herself or through an employee, while acting as a solicitor in the city, shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this article.

(b)

Creating nuisance. It is hereby declared to be unlawful and shall constitute a nuisance for any person to go upon any premises and ring the doorbell upon or near any door, or create any sound in any other manner calculated to attract the attention of the occupant of such residence, for the purpose of securing an audience with the occupant thereof and engage in soliciting if the occupant of said residence has made it clear, by written sign or otherwise, that solicitors are not invited.

(c)

Prolonged stay after request to leave. Any solicitor who has gained entrance to any residence, whether invited or not, shall immediately and peacefully depart from the premises when requested to do so by the occupant.

(d)

Selling outside prescribed times.

(1)

It is hereby declared to be unlawful and shall constitute a nuisance for any person, whether licensed under this article or not, to go upon any premises and ring the doorbell upon or near any door of a residence located thereon, or rap or knock upon any door or create any sound in any other manner calculated to attract the attention of the occupant of such residence, for the purpose of securing an audience with the occupant thereof and engage in soliciting, prior to 10:00 a.m. or after 6:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, or before 10:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time, Monday through Saturday, or at any time on Sunday, or on a state or national holiday.

(2)

Solicitations for political purposes shall not occur prior to 10:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, or before 10:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time.

(Ord. No. 06-11-15, § 1(ch. 11, art. 5, § 6), 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 07-05-39, § 1(ch. 11, art. 5, § 6), 5-3-2007; Ord. No. 07-04-22, § 1(ch. 11, art. 5, § 6), 4-12-2007; Ord. No. 07-05-29, § 1(ch. 11, art. 5, § 6), 5-3-2007; Ord. No. 07-11-51, § 1(ch. 11, art. 5, § 6), 11-7-2007)