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Why Brick Has Some of the Strictest Soliciting & Door-to-Door in the State

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Brick maintains 123 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with soliciting & door-to-door. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Brick falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Solicitor Permits

Brick Township requires hawkers, peddlers, canvassers and solicitors to obtain a Township Clerk license before going door to door, with narrow exemptions for charities and wholesale sales.

Key details: License required: Yes, before any solicitation. Issuing office: Township Clerk. Canvassing hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. or sundown. Nonfood merchandise fee: $25 (§ 324-7). Max penalty: $2,000 fine or 90 days jail.

Violating Chapter 324 is punishable under the Township's general penalty, § 1-15: up to $2,000, 90 days in jail, or 90 days of community service, with each day and each separate act a distinct offense.

Compared to other cities, Brick takes a harder line on solicitor permits. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

No-Knock Registry

Brick Township maintains a do-not-knock registry of addresses where peddling and door-to-door sales are barred, updated every January 15 and July 15.

Key details: Registry updated: January 15 and July 15 yearly. Enrollment: Form filed with Township Clerk. Violation penalty: One-year license revocation. Added: Ord. No. 1140-05 (2005).

Soliciting an address on the do-not-knock registry draws the per-offense ordinance penalty under § 324-24, a one-year license revocation, and a one-year bar on obtaining a new peddling license.

Compared to other cities, Brick takes a harder line on no-knock registry. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

The Bottom Line

Brick is tougher than many cities when it comes to soliciting & door-to-door. Out of the 2 rules covered here, 2 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Brick, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

All of the above reflects Brick's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.