Garden Grove Municipal Code Chapter 5.44 requires solicitors and peddlers to obtain a permit before conducting door-to-door sales or solicitation within city limits. Applicants must submit to a background check, provide identification, and pay applicable fees. Solicitation is prohibited before 9:00 AM and after 9:00 PM.
Garden Grove Municipal Code Chapter 5.44 regulates peddlers, solicitors, and itinerant merchants. Any person engaging in door-to-door sales, solicitation, or canvassing for commercial purposes must obtain a solicitor's permit from the city. The application requires valid government-issued identification, a description of goods or services being offered, and consent to a background investigation conducted by the Garden Grove Police Department. Permits may be denied if the applicant has been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors within specified timeframes. Permitted solicitors must carry their permit and display it upon request by any resident or law enforcement officer. Solicitation hours are restricted to between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Solicitors must immediately leave any property where the occupant requests them to do so. Religious and political canvassers exercising First Amendment rights are generally exempt from the commercial permit requirement but must still comply with time restrictions and no-solicitation sign requirements. Charitable organizations may need a separate permit or exemption under the code.
Soliciting without a valid permit is a misdemeanor under Municipal Code Chapter 5.44, punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or up to 6 months in jail. Violating time restrictions or ignoring no-solicitation signs may result in trespassing charges. Report violations to GGPD at (714) 741-5704.
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