Gulfport and Biloxi require solicitor permits with background checks. MS Code §97-23-51 regulates transient vendors statewide. Religious and political canvassing protected under First Amendment per Watchtower v. Stratton (2002).
Harrison County municipalities regulate commercial door-to-door soliciting through permit systems. Gulfport issues Transient Vendor and Solicitor Permits through the City Clerk's office requiring a background check, photo ID badge, and surety bond for goods-selling solicitors. Biloxi applies similar rules under its peddler ordinance. Mississippi Code §97-23-51 requires transient vendors to register with the Secretary of State. Typical permit fees range $25 to $100, valid 30 to 180 days. Soliciting hours are commonly 9 AM to 8 PM or sunset. Religious canvassing (Watchtower Bible & Tract Society v. Village of Stratton, 536 U.S. 150) and political canvassing are constitutionally protected and cannot require permits. Charitable organizations must register with the Mississippi Secretary of State under the MS Charitable Solicitations Act. Post-hurricane roofing and contractor solicitation spikes are subject to the MS Home Contractor's License Law.
Soliciting without municipal permit: $100 to $500. MS §97-23-51 transient vendor violation: up to $500 and 90 days jail. Post-disaster contractor fraud: felony under MS home repair laws.
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