Sacramento requires door-to-door solicitors and peddlers to obtain a permit from the City under City Code Chapter 5.36. Commercial solicitors must register, provide identification, and carry their permit while soliciting. Religious, political, and charitable solicitation is generally protected under the First Amendment and has different requirements. The permit process includes a background check.
Commercial solicitor permits require an application with personal identification, the name and address of the employer, the nature of goods or services being offered, and a background check. Permits are valid for a specified period and must be carried and displayed upon request. Solicitation is restricted to the hours of 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (sunset, whichever is earlier in some provisions). Solicitors must immediately leave a property when asked by the occupant. The City maintains a no-solicitation registry, and soliciting at properties with posted no-solicitation signs is prohibited.
Soliciting without a valid permit is a misdemeanor subject to fines and potential arrest. Ignoring no-solicitation signs or refusing to leave when asked can result in trespassing charges. Fraudulent solicitation carries additional criminal penalties.
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