Subdivision 1. Gross misdemeanor.
Every person, either as principal or agent, who shall in any manner engage in, do, or transact any business as a transient merchant, without having first obtained a license, or who shall conduct any sale, or who shall sell or expose for sale any goods, wares, and merchandise contrary to the provisions of sections 329.10 to 329.16 , or who shall advertise, represent, or hold forth any sale of goods, wares, and merchandise, to be conducted contrary to the provisions of sections 329.10 to 329.16 , is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Subd. 2. Misdemeanor.
Every person who shall engage in or follow the business of a hawker or peddler without having first obtained a license is guilty of a misdemeanor.