Door-to-door commercial solicitors in Palm Springs must obtain a Solicitor's Permit from the city under PSMC Chapter 11.80, including background check, ID card display, and adherence to time-of-day limits (typically 9 AM to 7 PM). Non-commercial speech (political, religious) is exempt under First Amendment protections.
PSMC Chapter 11.80 regulates commercial solicitation door-to-door in Palm Springs. A Solicitor's Permit is required before any commercial door-to-door selling, with application including: applicant identification, employer/company information, description of goods or services, background check (typically Live Scan), and permit fee. Approved solicitors receive an ID badge they must display visibly at all times. Hours are typically limited to 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (or sunset if earlier). Solicitors must immediately leave any property posted with a No Solicitation sign and may not return for a specified period. Soliciting at homes with clearly marked signs, in gated communities without explicit authorization, or after-hours is a violation. Non-commercial speech - religious canvassing (Jehovah's Witnesses, LDS missionaries), political campaigning, petition gathering, charitable solicitation by IRS 501(c)(3) organizations in some cases - is protected under the First Amendment and Supreme Court decisions (Watchtower v. Stratton) and cannot be subjected to the same permitting, though reasonable time/place/manner rules apply. Charitable solicitation in California is separately regulated through the Attorney General's registration.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Palm Springs code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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