§ 20-226. Definition of "peddler."

(a)

Any person who shall carry from place to place any goods, wares or merchandise and offer to sell or barter the same, or actually sell or barter the same, shall be deemed to be a peddler.

(b)

All persons who do not keep a regular place of business, whether it be a house or vacant lot or elsewhere, open at all times and at regular business hours and at the same place, who shall offer for sale goods, wares and merchandise shall be deemed to be peddlers under this section.

(c)

All persons who keep a regular place of business, open at all times and at regular business hours and at the same place, who shall, elsewhere than at such regular place of business, personally or through their agents, offer for sale or sell, and at the time of such offering for sale deliver goods, wares and merchandise, shall also be deemed peddlers as above; but this section shall not apply to those who sell or offer for sale, in person or by their employees, ice, wood, charcoal, meats, milk, butter, eggs, poultry, fish, oysters, game, vegetables, fruits or other family supplies of a perishable nature or farm products grown or produced by them and not purchased by them for resale.

(d)

This section shall not apply to any peddler who would be subject to tax in section 58.1-3717 of the Code of Virginia but for its repeal, and who sells to licensed dealers or retailers only.

(Ord. of 9-17-84)

(Ord. of 9-17-84)