DeSoto County cities require door-to-door solicitor permits with background checks. Southaven charges $50-$100, requires MS photo ID, and limits hours to 9 AM-8 PM. Religious and political canvassing exempt.
Each DeSoto city regulates door-to-door solicitation separately. Southaven Code Ch. 26 requires a peddler/solicitor permit, background check through Southaven PD, and visible photo ID badge; fees typically $50 to $100. Olive Branch Code Ch. 30 sets 9 AM to 8 PM solicitation hours with 30-day permit terms. Horn Lake requires fingerprinting with permit application. Hernando applies similar framework under its privilege license chapter. Religious, political, and charitable speech canvassing are First Amendment protected — cities cannot require permits but may require registration. Home security and solar sales are most common commercial canvassers in DeSoto suburbs. Scam alert registries maintained by DeSoto County Sheriff.
Soliciting without permit: $100 to $500 plus criminal trespass. Exceeding permitted hours: $100 to $250. Missing ID badge: $50 to $200.
Hernando, MS
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