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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in New Bedford, MA (2026)

1 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for New Bedford, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Solicitor Permits

New Bedford requires anyone conducting door-to-door sales to obtain a license from the city clerk under section 15-52.1, granted only to applicants 18 or older who pass a CORI check, costing $50 a year, and must be visibly displayed during every sales contact with the public.

New Bedford Door-to-Door Sales License

Significant Restrictions

New Bedford, Mass., Code of Ordinances § 15-52.1

(a)Definitions. A "door to door sales" as used in this section shall mean any act soliciting the sale of goods or services for future delivery by entering upon a residential property without prior invitation of the person to be solicited.(b)Restriction on door to door sales. No person shall engage in door to door sales activity in the City of New Bedford without first obtaining a license from t...

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