Tallahassee requires a permit from the Chief of Police for soliciting on public rights-of-way under Code Ch. 12, Sec. 12-62. Door-to-door home solicitation sales over $25 also require a Florida Home Solicitation Sales Permit issued by the Leon County Clerk under state law.
Tallahassee Code of Ordinances Chapter 12 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions), Article III, Sec. 12-62 prohibits soliciting on public rights-of-way without a permit. Applications must be filed with the Chief of Police at least 14 calendar days in advance, include the organization name, address, a traffic management plan, and proof of Florida DACS registration if a charitable solicitation. Permits are issued for up to 3 consecutive days; one permit per group per calendar year. Separately, Florida Statute §501.022 requires persons conducting door-to-door home solicitation sales exceeding $25 to obtain a permit through the county clerk. Violations of Sec. 12-62 carry fines up to $500 and/or imprisonment up to 60 days.
Soliciting on public ROW without permit: fine up to $500 and/or up to 60 days imprisonment per Sec. 12-62. Home solicitation without state permit: civil penalties under FL §501.022.
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