Commercial door-to-door solicitors in Folsom must obtain a Solicitor/Peddler Permit from the Folsom Police Department. Permits require a background check and ID badge displayed while soliciting. Non-commercial religious and political canvassing is protected under the First Amendment.
Folsom Municipal Code §5.16 requires commercial solicitors, peddlers, and door-to-door salespersons to apply for a permit with the Folsom Police Department. The application includes personal identification, employer information, goods/services being sold, a Live Scan fingerprint background check (California Penal Code §11105), and payment of a permit fee. Permits are denied to applicants with disqualifying criminal history (fraud, theft, sex offenses) under FMC §5.16. Approved solicitors must wear a city-issued photo ID badge while canvassing and produce it on request. Permitted hours are typically 9:00 AM to sunset or 8:00 PM, whichever is earlier. Non-commercial canvassing (religious, political, charitable) is protected under the First Amendment per Watchtower v. Stratton (2002) and does not require a permit, though 'No Soliciting' signs must be honored by all canvassers.
Unpermitted commercial solicitation: misdemeanor under FMC §5.16 with fine up to $1,000 and/or 6 months jail. Failure to display badge: infraction citation.
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