Door-to-door solicitors and peddlers in unincorporated Palm Beach County must obtain a county business tax receipt and registration. Religious and political canvassing is exempt under First Amendment protections.
PBC Code Chapter 17, Article III requires commercial solicitors and peddlers to register with the county Tax Collector and obtain a business tax receipt before going door-to-door. Background check required for ID badge issuance. Solicitation hours typically 9 AM to 7 PM, or until sunset if earlier. Religious, political, and charitable canvassing is exempt from permit requirements per First Amendment (Watchtower v. Stratton). Honeywell-style 'No Solicitation' signs at residence must be respected.
Unregistered commercial solicitation: $250-$500 first offense, $500-$1,000 repeat. Violating posted no-solicit signs: trespass under FL §810.09.
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