§ 46-26. Purpose.

(a)

It is the purpose of this article to protect the health and welfare of the citizens of the city, to ensure clear direction to the police department in the regulation of commercial and noncommercial solicitation; and to protect the First Amendment Rights of solicitors, canvassers and peddlers operating within the city. It is further declared to be the policy of the corporate authorities of the city, that the occupants of residences, commercial establishments, or industrial buildings ("premises") located within in the city, have the right to determine whether any solicitor, canvasser or peddler shall be invited to their respective premises, and those persons who violate the provisions of this article constitute a public and private nuisance, and a detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city.

(b)

The operation of any solicitor, canvasser or peddler in conformance with the terms of this article shall not be interpreted to be an endorsement of any solicitor, canvasser or peddler by the city, its elected officials, or employees.

(Code 1996, § 46-26; Ord. No. F-0764, § 1, 10-21-2002)