Chapter 5.08
HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS

Sections:

5.08.010    Peddler defined.

5.08.020    License required — Exceptions.

5.08.030    Application — Fee.

5.08.035    Restrictions on place and time of peddling.

5.08.040    Penalty.

5.08.010 Peddler defined.

“Peddler” for the purpose of this chapter shall be construed to include all persons, both principals and agents, who go from place to place, or house to house, carrying for sale, exposing for sale, or offering for sale, goods, wares, merchandise or services of any type. “Peddle” means to engage in such actions. (Ord. 1418 § 1, 1988: Ord. 43 § 2, 1926).

5.08.020 License required — Exceptions.

A. It is unlawful for any peddler to peddle any goods, wares, merchandise or services without first obtaining a peddlers license as provided for in this chapter.

B. Exceptions. No person shall be required to take out a license or pay a fee:

1. For the peddling of local newspapers;

2. For the peddling of fruits, vegetables, berries, butter, eggs, fish, milk, poultry, meats, or any farm produce or edibles raised, caught, produced or manufactured by such person in any place in this state;

3. When that person, after having been specifically requested by another to do so, calls upon that other person for the purpose of displaying goods, literature or giving information about any article, thing, product or service; or

4. When that person is acting in his or her capacity as a member of a charitable, religious or nonprofit organization or corporation which has received tax exempt status under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) or other similar civic, charitable or nonprofit organizations. (Ord. 1418 § 2, 1988: Ord. 809 § 1, 1978: Ord. 43 § 1, 1926).

5.08.030 Application — Fee.

A. Every peddler, other than those exempt under this chapter, whether principal or agent, shall before commencing business in the city, make application in writing on a form to be provided by the City Clerk. The application shall include an authorization allowing release of all criminal history record information to the Redmond Police Department.

B. At the time of the filing of the application, a fee in an amount set by council resolution shall be paid to the City Clerk to cover the costs of investigation and processing the application.

C. The City Clerk shall refer the application to the Chief of Police, who shall make a criminal history background investigation of the applicant. Upon completion, the Chief of Police shall forward the results of the investigation, to the City Clerk.

D. If, as a result of the investigation, the applicant is not found to have committed any of the acts requiring denial as listed below, the City Clerk shall, upon payment of the prescribed fee, issue the license to the applicant. The City Clerk shall deny the applicant the license if the applicant has:

1. Committed any act consisting of fraud or misrepresentation;

2. Committed any act which, if committed by a licensee, would be grounds for suspension or revocation of a license;

3. Within the previous ten years, been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony directly relating to his or her fitness to engage in the occupation of peddler, and including, but not limited to, those misdemeanors and felonies involving moral turpitude, fraud or misrepresentation;

4. Been charged with a misdemeanor or felony of the type defined in subdivision 3 of this subsection, and disposition of that charge is still pending;

5. Been refused a license under the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that any applicant denied a license under the provisions of this chapter may reapply if and when the reasons for denial no longer exist; and

6. Made any false or misleading statements in the application.

E. Every peddler shall be required to carry the peddlers license and display it along with photo identification upon request by a prospective customer or law enforcement officer.

F. The City Clerk is authorized to promulgate rules regarding the manner and method of payment, including a prohibition or regulation of payment by check. (Ord. 1480 § 3, 1989; Ord. 1418 § 1, 1988: Ord. 809 § 2, 1978: Ord. 43 § 3, 1926).

5.08.035 Restrictions on place and time of peddling.

A. No peddler shall engage or attempt to engage in the business of peddling at any home, residence, apartment complex or business that prominently displays a “No Peddlers” or “No Solicitors” sign or any other similar sign that communicates the occupants’ desire to not be contacted by peddlers.

B. No peddler shall engage in the business of peddling between the hours of nine p.m. and nine a.m. (Ord. 1418 § 4, 1988).

5.08.040 Penalty.

Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Section 1.01.110. (Ord. 43 § 4, 1926).