Door-to-door solicitors must obtain a Plant City solicitation permit/BTR. Background checks apply. Hours typically limited to 9 AM - 8 PM. Religious and political canvassers exempt under First Amendment.
Commercial door-to-door solicitors, peddlers, and itinerant merchants must register with Plant City and obtain a Business Tax Receipt plus solicitor permit. Applications require identification, background disclosure, and permit fee. Permits must be displayed and shown on demand. Solicitation hours typically 9 AM to 8 PM (sunset) with no Sunday solicitation in some residential zones. Religious, political, and nonprofit canvassing is protected by the First Amendment and exempted from commercial permit requirements, though they may register voluntarily. No Soliciting signs must be respected by all visitors per Plant City code.
Unlicensed solicitation: $250 fine first offense, $500 repeat. Violation of No Soliciting signs: $100 fine. Fraud or scam activity: referred to police for criminal charges.
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