Town of St. Michaels, MD Chapter 234 Peddling and Soliciting

[HISTORY: Adopted by The Commissioners of St. Michaels as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

Article I Transient Vendors

[Amended 12-12-1989 by Ord. No. 196]

§ 234-1 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

CONVEYANCE

Any portable device, including carriage, transport, pushcart, wagon, or vehicle used for the transportation of goods.

GOODS

Food, beverages and merchandise of every nature.

PUBLIC PROPERTY

All public streets, sidewalks and ways in the Town and public parks owned by the Town.

VEND

To sell, display or offer goods for sale. Vend shall not include the transportation or delivery of goods already sold or to be sold on private property. "Vend" shall include vending machines.

[Amended 6-7-2006 by Ord. No. 337]

§ 234-2 Prohibited conduct. [1]

[Amended 6-7-2006 by Ord. No. 337; 10-28-2009 by Ord. No. 408]

Except as may be expressly authorized by a permit issued by The Commissioners of St. Michaels, it shall be illegal for any person to vend goods on Town-owned property.

[1] Editor's Note: Original Section 3, Exceptions to prohibited conduct, which previously followed this section, was deleted 6-7-2006 by Ord. No. 337.

§ 234-3 Violations and penalties.

[Amended 6-7-2006 by Ord. No. 337]

Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a municipal infraction and shall be punishable by a fine of $100, according to the procedures established by Chapter 33, Municipal Infractions. Each transaction in violation of the provision of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.