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Seattle Mun. Code § 6.260.040
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6.260.040 - License—Required—Exceptions. It is unlawful for any person to engage in business as a residential seller in the City without first obtaining a residential sales license therefor; provided, that no license shall be required for: A. Any person selling newspapers, or fresh or perishable food items; or B. Any person holding a home sales party; or C. Any person who acts as a residential seller on behalf of a licensee; or D. Any person who, as an agent, acts as a peddler on behalf of a regulated utility; or E. Any person who merely solicits orders for goods, which orders are to be accepted and goods delivered at a future time from a place outside of Washington State. (Ord. 109271, § 1(part), 1980: Ord. 108934, § 30.030, 1980.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT6BURE_SUBTITLE_IVNELICO_CH6.260RESA_6.260.040LIEQXCFetched: 11/1/2026

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