Baltimore requires door-to-door solicitors and peddlers to obtain a license from the city. Religious, political, and nonprofit canvassing is generally exempt from permit requirements.
Commercial door-to-door solicitors and peddlers must obtain a solicitor's license from Baltimore City before conducting business. Applicants may be required to provide identification and undergo a background check. Licensed solicitors must carry their permit and display it upon request. Soliciting is generally restricted to daylight hours (typically 9 AM to 9 PM or sunset, whichever is earlier). Religious organizations, political canvassers, and nonprofit charitable solicitors are generally exempt from licensing requirements but may still be subject to time-of-day restrictions. Aggressive or harassing solicitation is prohibited.
Soliciting without a valid license is a misdemeanor offense. Fines typically range from $50 to $500. Aggressive or fraudulent solicitation may result in criminal charges. Repeat violations may result in denial of future license applications.
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