Showing ordinances that apply to Ramapo College of New Jersey, NJ
Ramapo College of New Jersey is an unincorporated community (population 2,200) in Bergen County, New Jersey. Because Ramapo College of New Jersey is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Bergen County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The solicitor permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Bergen County door-to-door solicitor permits are issued by each of its 70 municipalities. Background check and visible ID badge required. Typical hours 9 AM to sunset. Religious and political canvassing exempt under First Amendment.
Bergen County solicitor regulation occurs at the municipal level — each of the 70 boroughs requires a canvasser or peddler permit through the police department or municipal clerk. Applicants must submit to a background check (fingerprinting common), pay a fee ($25-$200 per municipality), and wear a visible photo ID badge while canvassing. Permits typically valid 30-90 days. Canvassing hours are restricted — most Bergen boroughs permit 9 AM to sunset or 9 AM to 8 PM. Paramus, Ridgewood, Franklin Lakes, and Alpine are particularly strict given frequent complaints. Religious canvassing, political canvassing, and nonprofit charitable solicitation are generally exempt under First Amendment precedent (Watchtower Bible v. Stratton, 536 U.S. 150). NJ has no statewide solicitor preemption. Some Bergen municipalities require separate charitable registration with the NJ Consumer Affairs under N.J.S.A. 45:17A-18 et seq.
Soliciting without permit: $100-$1,000 per town. Violating hours: $100-$500. No badge displayed: $50-$250. Misrepresenting charitable purpose: N.J.S.A. 45:17A referral plus fraud charges.
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