Door-to-door solicitors in Albuquerque and unincorporated Bernalillo County need a peddler or solicitor permit with a background check. Religious and political canvassing are exempt under the First Amendment and NM case law.
The City of Albuquerque regulates door-to-door commercial solicitation under ROA 1994 §13-1-1 (Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers ordinance), which requires a permit application, background check through APD, and a visible photo ID badge while canvassing. Permit duration is typically 90 days with fees scaled by type. Solicitation hours are restricted to 9 AM to 8 PM or sunset (whichever is earlier). Bernalillo County unincorporated areas follow similar requirements via the Sheriff's Office permitting. Religious, political, charitable, and newspaper canvassing are exempt under First Amendment doctrine and NM case law (Watchtower Bible v. Stratton, 536 U.S. 150 informs NM practice). Home-grown food sales are exempt under the NM Homemade Food Act. The ABQ permit does not authorize entry to posted No Soliciting properties.
Soliciting without permit: $100 to $500 per ROA §13-1. Violating posted hours: $100 to $250. Failure to display badge: $50 to $200. Repeat violations or fraud: permit revocation and possible misdemeanor charges under NMSA §30-16-6 (fraud).
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