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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Allegany County, MD (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Allegany County, Maryland.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Allegany County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Solicitor Permits

Unincorporated Allegany County requires a license before anyone sells or solicits orders door to door under Chapter 342, Hawkers and Peddlers, with narrow exceptions for farmers, minors and specific vendors. County Code § 342-5 also limits canvassing and soliciting to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Allegany County Door-to-Door Solicitor License Rules

Some Restrictions

Allegany County Code § 342-1; § 342-5

No person shall sell or solicit orders for the sale of any merchandise of any description, including books or periodicals, from door to door of private residences without a license; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to farmers or growers selling their own vegetables or other perishable farm product or products or to any person attending school who is under the age of 18 years...

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