Most Dutchess County municipalities require door-to-door solicitor permits with background check. Religious and political canvassing exempt per 1st Amendment.
City of Poughkeepsie Chapter 191, City of Beacon Chapter 196, Town of Wappinger and other towns require peddlers/solicitors to obtain a permit, typically $25-$100 fee, valid 30-90 days. Application requires ID, fingerprints, and sometimes NY State criminal history check. Hours typically restricted to 9 AM-6 PM or 9 AM-8 PM. Religious solicitors (Watchtower v. Stratton) and political canvassers exempt from permit requirements but may be subject to time/place rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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