§ 523.03 — Exemptions

523.03 - Exemptions.

The following types of organizations and individuals selling goods, wares, merchandise, food or drink for human consumption, services or any other commodity on their behalf are not required to obtain a commercial sales or commercial sales promoter license under this section: (a) State and local governmental departments, agencies and subdivisions, including public schools; (b) State accredited private schools and academies; (c) Civic, patriotic, religious and political groups, recreational, social or cultural organizations; (d) Special events as defined in Section 523.01(i); (e) Any organization's bona fide officer or employee that holds a valid charitable solicitation license pursuant to C.C.C. 525.03; (f) A person who does not go place to place, who sells items they grow, raise or manufacture, and who sells such items on private property. However, this person must be able to prove, preferably in writing, that they have permission from the property owner to sell; and (g) A mobile food vendor who possesses a current and valid mobile food vending license pursuant to C.C.C. chapter 573. Any license officer or law enforcement officer may require individuals or organizations claiming any exemption to present evidence in support of such claimed exemption. The above organizations or individuals shall otherwise comply with all applicable requirements of Chapter 525 and any state or federal regulations.

(Ord. 2880-99 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 1726-2012, § 1, 7-30-2012; Ord. No. 0187-2014, § 2, 2-3-2014; Ord. No. 0773-2014, § 4, 4-7-2014; Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021; Ord. No. 0768-2024, § 3, 3-18-2024)