[R.O. 1951, Ch. 17, § 1]
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
A person who sells goods, the proceeds of which are devoted
exclusively to the purposes of a philanthropic, charitable or religious
society on whose behalf he acts as an agent without pay.
A person, commonly referred to either as a "peddler" or "hawker,"
who goes from place to place by traveling on the streets or from house
to house and carries with him goods, wares and merchandise for the
purpose of selling and delivering them to consumers.[1]
A person selling goods by sample or taking orders for future
delivery, with or without accepting an advance payment for the goods.
A person, commonly referred to either as a "transient merchant"
or "itinerant vendor," who engages in merchandising business in this
Township with intent to close out or discontinue such business within
a period of one year from the date of commencement and occupies a
room, building, tent, lot or other premises for the purpose of selling
goods, wares and merchandise.
A person who engages in business in the manner defined by
the definition of "transient merchant" and, in pursuance thereto,
becomes a peddler or hires a peddler, as defined by this section,
