Section 34-35-2 Exemptions from Chapter.

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (1) Civic and nonprofit organizations, wholesale sales to retail merchants by commercial travelers or agents selling in the usual course of business; (2) Wholesale trade shows or conventions; (3) Sales of goods, wares, services, or merchandise by sample catalogue or brochure for future delivery; (4) Fairs and convention center activities conducted primarily for amusement or entertainment; (5) Any general sale, fair, auction, or bazaar sponsored by a church or religious organization; (6) Garage sales held on premises devoted to residential use; (7) Sales of crafts or items made by hand or sold or offered for sale by the person making the crafts or items; (8) Duly licensed flea markets operating from a fixed location; (9) Sales of agricultural products, except nursery products and foliage plants; or (10) Sample sales made by a seller at residential premises under an invitation issued by the owner or legal occupant of the premises. (b) A transient merchant not otherwise exempted from this chapter is not exempted from this chapter because of a temporary association with a local dealer, auctioneer, trader, contractor, or merchant, or by conducting the transient business in connection with or in the name of any local dealer, auctioneer, trader, contractor, or merchant.