Fresno County requires a peddler/solicitor permit for door-to-door commercial sales in unincorporated areas. Background check and fee required. Non-commercial canvassing (religious, political, charitable) exempt per First Amendment jurisprudence.
Fresno County Code Chapter 5 regulates peddlers and itinerant vendors. Commercial door-to-door solicitors must apply for a permit, submit identification, and pay a fee. Background check may be required. Hours typically limited to 9 AM-8 PM. Non-profit, religious, and political canvassing generally exempt under First Amendment per Watchtower v. Stratton (2002).
Unpermitted commercial solicitation: infraction/misdemeanor, fines, cease-and-desist.
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Selma, CA
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