The City of Fate requires peddlers, solicitors, and door-to-door vendors to obtain a Solicitor's Permit before working in the city. Solicitation is limited to Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM. All licensed solicitors must wear a photo identification badge issued by the City of Fate, and may not solicit at any property posting a no-solicitation sign.
Fate regulates door-to-door sales under Chapter 8, Article V of its Code of Ordinances. Applicants must pay all required fees before a permit is issued, and must wear a city-issued photo ID badge while soliciting. The ordinance restricts soliciting hours to 9:00 AM through 8:30 PM, Monday through Saturday — soliciting on Sundays is prohibited. Solicitors are barred from approaching any residence or building that displays a 'No Peddling' or 'No Solicitor' sign. The Fate Building Inspection Department processes solicitor applications, and the city publishes a list of currently registered solicitors that residents can check.
Soliciting without a permit, soliciting outside permitted hours, or ignoring posted no-solicitation signs is a violation of the city ordinance. Penalties include citations under Fate's general penalty provision and potential revocation of the permit. Residents who suspect unlicensed solicitors should contact City Hall (972-771-4601) or local police.
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