§ 6-1. Distribution of advertising matter; prohibited generally; exception; permit application; issuance.

(a)

For the purposes of this section, the word "handbill" is defined as any printed or written matter, any cards, dodgers, circulars, leaflets, pamphlets, papers, booklets, samples of merchandise or any other printed or otherwise reproduced literature, whether containing advertising or not.

(b)

It shall be unlawful to distribute any handbill in the city other than hand-to-hand delivery, mail or in some other manner which ensures that such handbill will not be blown or scattered onto public or private property.

(c)

It shall be unlawful to place, attach, or affix any handbill onto or into any vehicle.

(d)

It shall be unlawful to place, attach, or affix any handbill onto or into any occupied or unoccupied dwelling, or to otherwise distribute such handbill at a dwelling other than by hand-to-hand delivery or mail.

(e)

This section shall not apply to the distribution of newspapers paid for by subscription.

(f)

No person shall distribute advertising matter without a permit from the city. Application for a permit to distribute advertising matter shall be made to the city clerk and shall contain a statement of the nature of the article, cards or advertisement to be distributed, the name of the applicant and the name of the manufacturer or distributor of such article or service advertised.

(g)

No permit shall be issued to any but a person of good character. The chief of police shall make or cause to be made an investigation into the character of each applicant and shall report the results thereof to the city clerk before any such permit is issued.

(Code 1958, §§ 13-6, 13-7)