Chapter 7.30
DOOR-TO-DOOR SELLING AND SOLICITING
Sections:
7.30.010 Door-to-door selling prohibited without registration.
7.30.020 Solicitation prohibited without registration.
7.30.030 Registration--Permit.
7.30.040 Registration procedure.
7.30.010 Door-to-door selling prohibited without registration.
It is unlawful for any person to go to or into any private residence in the Town of Woodway for the purposes of selling merchandise or services (including taking orders for merchandise or services) unless such person has registered with the Town as described in Section 7.30.040 of this chapter and has proof of registration on his or her person or has been invited by the occupants of the private residence. (Ord. 260 § 1(part), 1991)
7.30.020 Solicitation prohibited without registration.
It is unlawful for any person to go to or into any private residence in the town of Woodway for the purpose of soliciting donations for any bona fide charitable or service organization unless such person has registered with the town as described in Section 7.30.040 of this chapter and has proof of such registration on his or her person or has been invited by the occupants of the private residence. (Ord. 260 § 1(part), 1991)
7.30.030 Registration--Permit.
Registration shall constitute obtaining a permit as set out in Section 7.30.040 of this chapter, including filing the information called for therein and paying the requisite fee for such permit. Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of one week and, after expiration, the permit holder shall be required to re-register in accordance with Section 7.30.040. (Ord. 260 § 1(part), 1991)
7.30.040 Registration procedure.
Individuals or members of firms or organizations wishing to sell or solicit shall first apply for a permit in writing from the Woodway Town Clerk. The Clerk shall require applications to be made on forms provided which shall cover the relevant information described below and require the payment of the registration fee to cover costs of administration.
A. Door-to-Door Selling.
1. Persons or firms seeking to do door-to-door selling as described in Section 7.30.010 shall apply in writing to the Clerk-Treasurer and shall provide the following information:
a. The name, address and telephone of the principal applicant, firm or organization;
b. A list of the persons expected to do door-to-door selling with a statement as to each person of their name, address, telephone number, age, general description and a statement as to whether or not the person has ever been convicted of a crime. If the information indicates that one or more of the persons listed has been convicted of a crime, the application should state the nature of the crime;
c. The nature and character of the goods, wares, merchandise or services to be offered for sale.
2. The truth of the statements contained in the affidavit shall be attested to by the principal applicant and the application shall be accompanied by any amount of fee required by the then-current fee resolution authorized by this code.
B. Solicitation.
1. Persons or firms seeking to make solicitations as described in Section 7.30.020 shall apply in writing to the Clerk-Treasurer and shall provide the following information:
a. The name, address and telephone of the principal applicant, firm or organization and a copy of the tax exempt status granted to the organization or firm under I.R.C. Section 501(c)3;
b. A list of the persons expected to do door-to-door solicitations with a statement as to each person of their name, address, telephone number, age, general description and a statement as to whether or not the person has ever been convicted of a crime. If the information indicates that one or more of the persons listed has been convicted of a crime, the application should state the nature of the crime.
2. The truth of the statements contained in the affidavit shall be attested to by the principal applicant and the application shall be accompanied by any amount of fee required by the then-current fee resolution authorized by this code.
3. The burden of showing that a person intends to sell or solicit for the sole benefit of an organization and that the organization is excepted from this chapter under Section 3 is upon the applicant. Once such a showing has been made and the fee paid, a permit will be issued. Permits issued under this chapter shall be for a specified length of time not to exceed fourteen days. (Ord. 21-632 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 260 § 1(part), 1991)
7.30.050 Time limitations.
No person, whether or not registered pursuant to this chapter, shall engage in door-to-door selling or solicitation between the hours of nine p.m. and eight a.m. (Ord. 260 § 1(part), 1991)
7.30.060 Violation--Penalty.
Violation of this chapter, including selling or soliciting without a permit or with an expired permit, shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars or imprisonment in the county jail or both. (Ord. 260 § 1(part), 1991)