§ 35-3-202. CANVASSING PROHIBITED IN COUNTY; EXCEPTIONS.

(a)

Prohibition generally. A person may not engage in canvassing for the purchase, sale, or lease of residential property in the county.

(b)

Exceptions. The following may not be considered engaging in canvassing:

(1)

Advertising in a newspaper of general circulation, on radio, or on television;

(2)

Distributing literature through the United States mail;

(3)

Obtaining business through legitimate personal referrals;

(4)

Having contacts with property owners resulting from the owner having personally advertised the property for sale; or

(5)

Soliciting for the purpose of obtaining information for appraisals or similar collecting of general sales or market data.

(1988 Code, § 10-33) (Bill No. 25-01, § 2, 7-1-2004)