Bus. & Prof. Code, § 16001.5

Every person who was honorably discharged or honorably relieved from the military, naval or air service of the United States who served on or after June 27, 1950, and prior to February 1, 1955, or on or after August 5, 1964, and prior to a future date to be established by the Legislature, who is physically unable to obtain a livelihood by manual labor, and who is a resident of this state, may distribute circulars, and hawk, peddle, and vend any goods, wares or merchandise owned by him, except spirituous, malt, or vinous, or other intoxicating liquor, without payment of any license tax or fee whatsoever, whether municipal, county or state, and the legislative body shall issue to such person, without cost, a license therefor.