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11.58.020 DEFINITIONS.

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meaning:

(a) "Employment" means services, industry, or labor performed by a person for wages, a fixed sum, or other compensation or thing of value, or under any contract or hire, written, oral, express, or implied.

(b) "Roadway" means that portion of the public right-of-way designed and ordinarily used for motor vehicle travel. "Roadway" does not include sidewalks, curbs, medians, or other areas adjacent to public streets.

(c) "Public right-of-way" means public streets, highways, roadways, and sidewalks, including driveways.

(d) "Solicit" means any request, offer, enticement, or action which announces the availability for or of employment, the sale of goods, or a request for money or other property; or any request, offer, enticement or action which shows intent or desire to purchase or secure goods or employment, or to make a contribution of money or other property. Solicitation shall include participation in discussions undertaken in response to the solicitation by another person. A solicitation shall be deemed complete when made whether or not an actual employment relationship is created, a transaction is completed, or an exchange of money or other property takes place.