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Consideration of an ordinance regulating the distribution of unsolicited materials.
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Consider approval of an ordinance regulating the distribution of certain types of unsolicited materials in order to reduce litter in the City.
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Foley has found that the uncontrolled and unregulated distribution of most types of unsolicited published materials is a major source of litter on both public and private properties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Foley has found and declared litter to be a public nuisance and contrary to the health and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to reduce and eliminate litter in the City;
BE IT ORDAINED that the Foley City Council as follows:
Section 1. That the City of Foley Ordinance No. 1186-11 Section “Definitions” is hereby amended to add the following definitions:
Handbill. Any printed or written matter, sample, device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, magazine, paper, booklet, or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any matter of literature that is not included in the definition of a “newspaper” or “phone book” and that is not delivered by an employee of contractor of the United States Postal Service into a mail receptacle.
Newspaper. A publication that is published at short, regular intervals, usually not exceeding one week, that routinely reports on a myriad of topics and that is mailed under the second class mailing privilege of the United States Postal Service from a post office where it is published at least 51 weeks a year.
Phone Book. A directory containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers and their telephone numbers.
Solicited Handbill. A handbill delivered and left on public or private property at the request and advance, express permission or subscription by the owner or the occupant of the pre...
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