Syracuse requires door-to-door solicitors to obtain Transient Merchant License from City Clerk under Chapter 35. Fee approximately 100 dollars plus background check. Towns (DeWitt, Clay, Salina) have their own peddler permits.
Syracuse permits valid 30-90 days depending on type. Charitable and religious solicitors generally exempt per First Amendment (Watchtower v Stratton, 2002). ID badges must be displayed while soliciting. Contact Onondaga County at (315) 435-2070 for enforcement. This solicitor permits rule under Onondaga County's soliciting ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Onondaga County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Onondaga County code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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