Columbus requires door-to-door solicitors and peddlers to obtain a license under Columbus City Code Chapter 523. Applicants must complete a background check, pay a license fee, and carry their license while soliciting. Solicitation is prohibited between 9 PM and 9 AM.
Columbus City Code Chapter 523 regulates peddlers, solicitors, and canvassers. Commercial solicitors must apply for a license through the city, submit to a background investigation, and pay applicable fees. Licensed solicitors must carry and display their license upon request. The code distinguishes between commercial solicitors (selling goods or services) and nonprofit canvassers.
Soliciting without a license is a misdemeanor. Soliciting during prohibited hours, entering property posted with 'No Soliciting' signs, or refusing to show a license may result in arrest and prosecution.
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