Tucson regulates door-to-door soliciting through the city code, requiring solicitors to obtain a permit from the city. Commercial solicitors and peddlers must register and carry their permit while going door-to-door. Religious, political, and nonprofit solicitation is protected by the First Amendment and has fewer restrictions, though aggressive solicitation is still prohibited.
Solicitor permits require identification, background check, and payment of a fee. Permitted solicitors must carry their permit and display it upon request. Soliciting is generally prohibited before 9 AM and after 9 PM. Solicitors must leave immediately when asked by a resident. The city maintains a do-not-knock registry that solicitors are required to honor. Aggressive or intimidating solicitation techniques are prohibited regardless of permit status.
Soliciting without a permit is a civil infraction subject to fines. Aggressive solicitation or refusal to leave when asked can result in trespassing charges. Violating do-not-knock postings may result in permit revocation.
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