Windsor Municipal Code Art. 2 Permit

Except as provided in Section 3-3-205, it is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of peddler or solicitor, or to go from door to door or home to house or street to street for the purpose, direct or indirect, and whether or not the same is the sole purpose, of peddling or soliciting, without first obtaining a permit therefor as provided in this chapter, and paying the applicable fee as established by resolution.

(Ord. No. 95-66 § 1 (part))

The following persons and entities shall not be required to obtain the permit required by Section 3-3-200:

a. Persons soliciting orders from, or selling to, retail dealers for use, or for resale or to manufacturers for processing;

b. Public agencies, such as federal, state or local agencies supported by tax funds;

c. Any person operating a regular route not less than once a week for newspapers or such goods as egg, dairy or bakery products, or for laundry or dry cleaning services;

d. Persons delivering or soliciting for a newspaper of general circulation;

e. Licensed real estate persons;

f. Persons solely distributing literature, writings or merchandise which seek to inform or persuade the listener to support particular causes or particular views on economic, political or social issues;

g. Persons solely soliciting signatures for referenda, recall, initiative, candidates for public office or similar electoral processes; and

h. Persons soliciting funds for any religious, patriotic, philanthropic, social service, environmental, fraternal, or charitable purposes.

(Ord. No. 95-66 § 1 (part))

Application for the permit required by this chapter or renewal thereof shall be by declaration under penalty of perjury in writing on a form to be provided by the Chief of Police. The applicant shall give the following information and material:

a. Name, birth date, driver's license or other identification number, social security number, and description of the applicant;

b. Permanent home address and telephone number, and local address and telephone number of the applicant;

c. The name and address for the applicant's business, his interest in or relationship with such business, and if the applicant is employed, the name and address of his employer together with credentials establishing the exact relationship between the applicant and such employer;

d. A brief description of the nature of the applicant's business and of the product or service to be peddled or solicited;

e. The length of time for which the permit to peddle or solicit is desired;

f. A statement whether or not the applicant, employee or agent has been convicted of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving injury to person(s) or property, theft, fraud, or misrepresentation within ten (10) years;

g. A statement whether or not the applicant has failed to pay any judgment arising from or connected with the activities authorized by the permit;

h. A statement whether or not the applicant has suffered revocation or suspension of any required permit;

i. A statement whether or not the applicant has failed to pay any business license fee or tax imposed by the Town of Windsor;

j. A picture (of passport quality) of the applicant and any agent, employee or representative, who will engage in soliciting or peddling activities, for inclusion on the identification card; and

k. Other information the Chief of Police deems necessary to process the application.

(Ord. No. 95-66 § 1 (part))

a. The Chief of Police shall issue or deny the permit within ten (10) days of receipt of a completed application. Each permit so issued shall state on the face thereof, the date of expiration.

b. A permit may be denied by the Chief of Police on the following grounds:

1. The applicant, employee or agent has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving bodily injury to persons, theft, fraud or misrepresentation;

2. The applicant has been convicted of a violation of the provisions of this ordinance; or

3. The applicant's permit has been previously revoked as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 95-66 § 1 (part))

Peddlers and solicitors shall comply with the following:

a. Display. Every applicant shall be issued a letter of permit to be carried on person and exhibited on request by any person to persons they deal with, and at all times carry the permit issued hereunder and exhibit it on request to any person.

b. Activities Creating Nuisance. No solicitor or peddler, in the course of activities regulated in this chapter, shall create any public nuisance or disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood by the use of loud noise, brilliant lights, or any other actions constituting a public nuisance.

c. Restricted Premises. No person shall peddle or solicit at any premise which are posted with a clearly visible sign bearing the words "No Peddlers or Solicitors" or words of the same import.

d. Hours of Operation. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter upon any residential premises for the purpose of contacting the occupant between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., unless that person is invited by or known to the occupant, or unless contact is made for emergency purposes or in the interests of public safety.

e. Transfer Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person other than the licensee to use or wear any license, permit or badge issued under the provision of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 95-66 § 1 (part))