Showing ordinances that apply to East Norwich, NY
East Norwich is an unincorporated community (population 2,792) in Nassau County, New York. Because East Norwich is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Nassau County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The solicitor permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Door-to-door solicitors in Nassau County towns and villages must obtain a peddler or solicitor permit and carry ID. Town of Hempstead, Town of North Hempstead, and most incorporated villages require background checks, fees of 50 to 500 dollars, and limited hours.
Town of Hempstead Code Chapter 139 (Peddling and Soliciting) requires a permit from the Town Clerk, fingerprinting or background check, 100 to 300 dollar fee, and permits valid for the calendar year. Hours typically restricted to 9 AM to sunset or 9 AM to 8 PM. Religious and political canvassing are constitutionally protected from permit requirements under Watchtower Bible v. Stratton (2002), but may be subject to time-of-day and no-trespass rules. No-knock lists are maintained by most towns; solicitors must respect No Soliciting signs or face trespass charges. Charitable solicitation also requires registration with NY Attorney General Charities Bureau under Executive Law 172.
Unpermitted soliciting: 250 to 1,000 dollar fine or misdemeanor charge. Ignoring No Soliciting signs: trespass. AG Charities Bureau enforces registration requirements.
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