Wichita requires door-to-door solicitors and peddlers to obtain permits under Chapter 3.72 of the Municipal Code (Private Security Officers, Private Security Agencies). Commercial solicitors must register with the city and carry identification while soliciting.
Commercial door-to-door solicitors and peddlers must obtain a solicitor's permit from the city. Applications require identification, background check, and description of goods or services. Permits must be carried and displayed while soliciting. Solicitation is prohibited before 9:00 AM and after 9:00 PM. Religious organizations, political canvassers, and nonprofit organizations are generally exempt from permit requirements under First Amendment protections. The city maintains a do-not-knock registry for residents who wish to opt out of solicitation.
Soliciting without a permit is a municipal violation subject to fines. Continuing to solicit at a property with a posted no-soliciting sign or registered on the do-not-knock list can result in additional citations. Aggressive or fraudulent solicitation may result in criminal charges.
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