§ 36-71 — Definitions

Sec. 36-71. - Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context of their usage clearly indicates another meaning: Adult means an individual who has attained the age of 18. Charitable purpose means philanthropic, religious or other nonprofit objectives, including the benefit of poor, needy, sick, refugee or handicapped persons; the benefit of any church or religious society, sect, group or order; the benefit of a patriotic or veterans' association or organization; the benefit of any fraternal, social or civic organization, or the benefit of any educational institution. The term "charitable purpose" shall not be construed to include the direct benefit of the individual making the solicitation or the benefit of any political group or political organization that is subject to financial disclosure under state or federal law. Class A refers to a certificate of registration permitting the solicitation of funds that includes among its means and methods the solicitation of occupants of vehicles on public streets. Class B refers to a certificate of registration permitting the solicitation of funds that does not include among its means and methods the solicitation of occupants of vehicles on the public streets. Director means the director of the department of administration and regulatory affairs of the city or any individual employed by such department that he shall designate to perform any of his functions specified in this article. Individual means only a natural person. Median means a dividing area, whether landscaped or paved, maintained for the purpose of separating or directing vehicular traffic. Minor means an individual who has not attained the age of 18. Person means and includes any natural person, firm, partnership, corporation or association. Roadway has the meaning ascribed in section 45-2 of this Code. Solicit funds or solicitation of funds means any request for the donation of money, property, or anything of value, or the pledge of a future donation of money, property, or anything of value; or the selling or offering for sale of any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, whether of value or not, including, but not limited to, goods, books, pamphlets, tickets, publications or subscriptions to publications, or brochures, upon the representation, express or implied, that the proceeds of such sale will be used for a charitable purpose as such term is herein defined. Expressly excluded from the meaning of "solicit funds" or "solicitation of funds" are any offer of membership in any organization and any solicitation of funds for any purpose either by a governmental agency or political subdivision. The means of solicitation of funds covered by this definition are limited to a solicitation communicated in the physical presence of any individual or by telephone call placed and received within the corporate limits of the city. Street has the meaning ascribed in section 45-2 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 05-1346, § 1, 12-7-05; Ord. No. 08-52, § 58, 1-16-08, eff. 1-26-08)