§ 8-104. Prohibited practices.

(a)

Hours restricted. A direct seller is prohibited from calling at any dwelling or other place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. except by appointment; calling at any dwelling or other place where a sign is displayed bearing the words "no peddlers," "no solicitors" or words of similar meaning; calling at the rear door of any dwelling place or remaining on any premises after being asked to leave by the owner, occupant or other person having authority over such premises.

(b)

False, deceptive or misleading statement. A direct seller shall not misrepresent or make false, deceptive or misleading statements concerning the quality, quantity or character of any goods offered for sale, the purpose of his visit, his identity or the identity of the organization he represents. A charitable organization direct seller shall specifically disclose what portion of the sale price of goods being offered shall actually be used for the charitable purpose for which the organization is soliciting. Such portion shall be expressed as a percentage of the sale price of the goods.

(c)

Obstruction of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. No direct seller shall impede the free use of sidewalks and streets by pedestrians and vehicles. Where sales are made from vehicles, all traffic and parking regulations shall be observed.

(d)

Excessive noise. No direct seller shall make any loud noises or use any sound-amplifying device to attract customers if the noise produced is capable of being plainly heard outside a 100-foot radius of the source.

(e)

Littering. No direct seller shall allow rubbish or litter to accumulate in or around the area in which he is conducting business.

(Code 1981, § 12.06(7)(a))