Find out if you need a Solicitor/Peddler Permit
What is a "Peddler"?
“Peddler” means every person who shall sell, offer for sale or expose for sale, or who shall trade, deal or traffic in any personal property at retail in the city, including sales by sample or for future delivery, by going from house to house or from place to place, or by standing in a doorway, or in any unenclosed space or parcel of land, or in any other place not used by such person as a permanent place of business, or by approaching individuals.
What is a "Solicitor"?
“Solicitor” means every person who shall seek contributions, seek signatures on a petition or ballot proposition, seek to support or oppose candidates for public office, seek to disseminate information, or seek to expound beliefs; or who seeks new members or supporters on behalf of any political, religious, fraternal, charitable or similar organization(s); or who shall distribute written or printed materials by going from house to house, or from place to place, or by standing in a doorway, or on any unenclosed space or parcel of land, or in any other place not used by such person as a permanent place of business, or by approaching individuals. Without limiting the foregoing, “solicitor” shall include persons who solicit on behalf of organized soccer leagues and little leagues, youth or senior organizations, girl scouts or boy scouts, and similar organizations.
Exclusions
The following persons are excluded from the definitions of peddler and solicitor in MCMC 5.08.020:
A. Persons engaged solely in distributing newspapers, magazines or similar items but only if the subscription or purchase price has been fully paid in advance of the distribution or delivery date.
B. Salespersons who solicit trade from established wholesale or retail dealers in the city.