Door-to-door solicitors in Charlotte must obtain a Peddler/Solicitor Permit from the City Revenue Division and carry identification. Charlotte Code §6-162 sets solicitation hours of 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and prohibits contact with No Soliciting households.
Charlotte Code Chapter 6, Article V (Peddlers and Solicitors) requires commercial solicitors to obtain a permit from the City Revenue Division. Application requires photo ID, criminal background check, business registration, and a fee (approximately $50-$100). Religious, political, and charitable solicitations are exempt from permit requirements under First Amendment but must follow time/place/manner rules. Solicitation hours limited to 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday-Saturday. Mecklenburg County unincorporated areas follow N.C.G.S. §14-401.22 (false pretenses) but have no registration program. Towns of Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Cornelius operate separate permit programs.
Unpermitted solicitation: $250-$500 civil penalty plus Class 3 misdemeanor under Charlotte Code §6-165. Violations of No Soliciting signs: $100 citation. Fraud or theft: criminal charges.
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