Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Rothschild, WI

If you live in Rothschild or are thinking about moving there, soliciting & door-to-door are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Rothschild has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of soliciting & door-to-door, and some of them might surprise you.

No-Knock Registry

Rothschild bars door-to-door sellers from calling before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. without an appointment, and from calling at any home posted with a "No Peddlers" or "No Solicitors" sign under § 271-7. Ignoring a posted sign or ringing after hours is a Chapter 271 violation on top of any registration requirement.

Key details: No-call hours: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.. Exception: Calling by prior appointment. Sign protection: "No Peddlers"/"No Solicitors" signs honored. Rear-door calls: Prohibited outright. Noise limit: Audible beyond 100 feet banned.

Ignoring the posted sign, the 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. calling window, or an order to leave is a Chapter 271 violation subject to § 271-10's reference to the Village's general penalty, § 1-2: $10 to $100 for a first offense, $50 to $500 for a repeat violation of the same rule within a year. A pattern of violations can also support revocation of the seller's registration under § 271-9.

Solicitor Permits

Peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants must register with the Village Clerk before going door to door in Rothschild under Chapter 271's direct seller ordinance. Registration takes a completed application, a police background check and a $500 cash bond, and the Village can refuse or revoke it for false statements or a disqualifying conviction.

Key details: Registration required for: Peddlers, solicitors, transient merchants. Filed with: Village Clerk under § 271-4. Background check: Chief of Police may investigate. Bond required: $500 cash bond, § 271-7C. Exempt sellers: 9 categories incl. farmers, charities.

Selling without registering, or violating any Chapter 271 requirement, is enforced through § 271-10's reference to the Village's general penalty, § 1-2: a fine of $10 to $100 for a first offense and $50 to $500 for a repeat violation within a year. The Village Board can also revoke a standing registration after notice and a hearing, and the Chief of Police reports every conviction to the Clerk to be noted on the registrant's file.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Rothschild actively enforces its solicitor permits requirements.

The Bottom Line

Rothschild's soliciting & door-to-door rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Rothschild is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Rothschild can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.