5.45.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
“Home solicitation sale” means a consumer credit sale of goods or services in which the seller or a person acting for him engages in a face-to-face solicitation of the sale at a residence or place of employment of the buyer and the buyer’s agreement or offer to purchase is there given to the seller or a person acting for him. It does not include a sale made pursuant to preexisting open-end accounts, or a sale made between the parties at a business establishment at a fixed location where goods or services are offered or exhibited for sale.
“Registrant” or “registered solicitor” means any person who is subject to this chapter who has obtained a valid certificate of registration from the licensing department of West Point City.
“Residence” means any living unit contained within any building or structure that is occupied by any person as a dwelling consistent with the zoning laws of West Point City.
“Soliciting” or “solicitation” means any of the following activities designed or intended to seek, obtain, promote or facilitate a home solicitation sale:
1. Seeking to obtain orders for the sale or exchange of goods, wares, merchandise or perishables of any kind, for any kind of remuneration or consideration, regardless of whether advance payment is sought;
2. Seeking to obtain prospective customers to apply for or to purchase insurance, subscriptions to publications, or publications;
3. Seeking to obtain contributions of money or any other thing of value for the benefit of any association, organization, corporation, or program;
4. Seeking to obtain orders or prospective customers for goods or services;
5. Other activities falling within the commonly accepted definition of “soliciting.”
“Solicitor” or “solicitors” means a person or persons engaged in the activities defined as “soliciting.” [Code 2000 § 16-11-2].