Door-to-door solicitors in West Palm Beach must obtain a city Solicitation Permit and Business Tax Receipt before canvassing. Permitted hours 9 AM to 7 PM. Religious and political canvassers exempt under First Amendment.
City Code Chapter 26 requires commercial door-to-door solicitors to obtain a Solicitor's Permit from the City Clerk's office, including background check, photo ID badge, and BTR. Permits valid 30-90 days. Soliciting hours 9 AM to 7 PM only. Solicitors must immediately leave a property posted with a No Soliciting sign and may not enter through closed gates. Religious, political, and charitable canvassing without a sale are exempt per Watchtower v. Stratton (2002).
Operating without permit: $250 civil citation plus order to cease. Hours violation: $100. Ignoring no-solicit sign: $100 plus possible trespass charge.
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