Hillsborough County Code Chapter 18 requires Business Tax Receipt for door-to-door solicitors. Solicitation hours limited to 9 AM to 8 PM. Religious and political canvassing exempt under First Amendment. Charitable solicitors must register with FL Department of Agriculture under FL 496.
Commercial solicitors including home improvement, alarm, and subscription sales must obtain county BTR. Background checks typical. FL 496 Solicitation of Contributions Act requires charities over 25,000 in gross contributions to register with FDACS. Religious and political canvassers protected by Watchtower Bible v Stratton (2002). Homeowners may post No Soliciting signs; violation is trespass under FL 810.09.
Unpermitted solicitation: citation and potential BTR revocation. Trespass after No Soliciting notice: FL 810 second-degree misdemeanor.
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