Door-to-door solicitors and peddlers in Westland must obtain a permit from the City Clerk or Police, pass a background check, and carry a city-issued ID badge while soliciting between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Westland regulates door-to-door commercial soliciting and peddling under its Code of Ordinances. Anyone selling goods or services, taking orders, or soliciting subscriptions or charitable contributions on a for-profit basis must apply for a Solicitor or Transient Merchant Permit from the City Clerk's Office, supply identification and proof of business or charitable status, and submit to a background check by the Westland Police Department. Approved solicitors receive a city-issued photo ID badge that must be worn visibly. Solicitation hours are restricted to 9 a.m. through 8 p.m. (or sunset, whichever is earlier) and are prohibited at residences posting a No Soliciting sign. Religious, political, and pure free-speech canvassing is generally exempt from the permit requirement under First Amendment case law but is still subject to time and No Trespass restrictions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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