§ 260-1. Definitions and word usage.

A. 

Word usage. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense in this chapter include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.

B. 

Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

CITY

The City of North Wildwood.

COMMERCIAL HANDBILL

Any printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, paper, booklet or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any matter of literature which:

(1) 

Advertises for sale any merchandise, product, commodity or thing.

(2) 

Directs attention to any business or mercantile or commercial establishment or other activity for the purpose of either directly or indirectly promoting the interest thereof by sales.

(3) 

Directs attention to or advertises any meeting, theatrical performance, exhibition or event of any kind, for which an admission fee is charged for the purpose of private gain or profit. The terms of this subsection shall not apply where an admission fee is charged or a collection is taken up for the purpose of private gain or profit. The terms of this subsection shall not apply where an admission fee is charged or a collection is taken up for the purpose of defraying the expenses incident to such meeting, theatrical performance, exhibit or event of any kind, when either of the same is held, given or takes place in connection with the dissemination of information which is not restricted under the ordinary rules of decency, good morals, public peace, safety and good order; provided, however, that nothing contained in this subsection shall be deemed to authorize the holding, giving or taking place of any meeting, theatrical performance, exhibition or event of any kind without a license, where such license is or may be required by law of this state, or under any ordinance of the city.

(4) 

While containing reading matter other than advertising matter, is predominantly and essentially an advertisement and is distributed or circulated for advertising purposes or for the private benefit and gain of any person so engaged as advertiser or distributor.

NONCOMMERCIAL HANDBILL

Any printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, newspaper, magazine, paper booklet or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original copies of any matter of literature not included in the aforesaid definitions of a commercial handbill or newspaper.

PERSON

Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.

PRINCIPAL ADVERTISER

In a commercial handbill, the person, firm or corporation whose advertising message occupies a substantial amount of the advertising space in the handbill, such that it appears to be the sponsor of the handbill.

PRIVATE PREMISES

Any dwelling house, building or other structure designed or used, either wholly or in part, for private residential purposes, whether uninhabited or temporarily or continuously inhabited or vacant, including but not limited to any yard, grounds, walk, driveway, porch, steps, vestibule or mailbox belonging or appurtenant to such dwelling, house, building or other structure.

PUBLIC PLACE

Any and all streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys or other public ways, paved or unpaved, and any and all public parks, squares, spaces, grounds and buildings.

VEHICLE

Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, including devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.