Cape Coral regulates door-to-door solicitation through Chapter 13 (Permits) of its Code of Ordinances. Solicitors and peddlers must obtain permits from the city before conducting door-to-door sales or solicitation activities.
Door-to-door solicitors must register with the city and obtain a solicitor's permit. The permit process typically requires identification, a background check, and payment of a fee. Solicitors must carry their permit and display it upon request. Religious, political, and nonprofit canvassing is generally exempt from permit requirements under First Amendment protections. Permitted solicitation hours are limited, typically to daytime and early evening. Solicitors must immediately leave any property where the occupant requests them to do so. The city maintains a registry of permitted solicitors for public inquiry.
Soliciting without a valid permit is a code violation subject to citation and fines. Soliciting outside permitted hours, refusing to leave when asked, or engaging in aggressive sales tactics may result in permit revocation and criminal charges. Residents can report unlicensed solicitors to code enforcement or police.
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