Door-to-door commercial solicitors on Staten Island generally need a NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) General Vendor License or, for home improvement sales, a Home Improvement Salesperson license. Religious, political, and charitable canvassers are exempt under the First Amendment.
DCWP licenses require fingerprinting, a background check, and fees ranging from 50-340 dollars. Solicitors must carry the license visibly. Residents may post No Solicitors signs; under NYC Admin Code 20-454 commercial solicitors must honor such signs. NYPD enforces complaints. Contact Staten Island at 311 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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