Door-to-door commercial solicitors in Mesquite must obtain a city peddler/solicitor permit, undergo a background check, and display ID badges while soliciting.
Anyone engaged in door-to-door commercial solicitation, peddling, or itinerant sales in Mesquite must obtain a solicitor's permit from the City Secretary's office. Application requires personal identification, employer information, a description of goods or services, vehicle information, and submission to a criminal background check through Mesquite Police. Persons with certain felony or theft convictions may be denied. Approved solicitors receive a city-issued ID badge that must be worn visibly while soliciting. Permits are typically valid for a limited period (often 30-90 days) and only allow solicitation between 9:00 a.m. and sunset. Religious, political, and noncommercial canvassers are generally exempt from permit requirements but remain subject to no-trespass sign rules. Operating without a permit, or after a permit revocation, is a Class C misdemeanor. Residents can verify a solicitor by calling the City Secretary or Mesquite Police non-emergency line.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Mesquite code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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