§ 396-hh. Sale of poppies, forget-me-nots, daisies, flags and other articles for patriotic purposes. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law, charter or ordinance to the contrary, no municipality shall require any member of an organization expressly designated and authorized to administer veteran relief by the provisions of § 168 of the social services law to apply for solicitation licenses or permits or to impose a fee for the sale of poppies, forget-me-nots, daisies, flags and other articles sold for patriotic purposes. No such municipality may restrict such persons from wearing a uniform or part thereof in connection with the sale of such articles for patriotic purposes.