For the purposes of this chapter, "solicitation" includes, the sale of, offer or attempt to sell, by telephone, any advertisement, advertising space, book, card, tag, coupon, device, magazine, membership, merchandise, subscription, flower, ticket, candy, light bulbs, cookies or other tangible item in connection with an appeal made for any charitable organization or purpose, or if the name of any charitable organization is used or referred to in any such appeal as an inducement or reason for making any such sale, or if in connection with any such sale, any statement is made that the whole or any part of the proceeds from any such sale is to be used for any charitable purpose or benefit any charitable organization.