Solicitors and Peddlers

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ID Required for Solicitors and Peddlers

A knock on the door may mean a visit from a person trying to sell items or solicit a donation from an organization. The City of Burnsville has several requirements for solicitors and peddlers that must be met in order to legally operate in the city.

REGISTRATION
• All solicitors and peddlers must register with the police department before conducting any activities.
• Every solicitor and peddler must register regardless of whether or not a fellow employee or supervisor has already registered.

IDENTIFICATION
• All solicitors and peddlers must wear some type of identification showing their name and the business/organization for which they are soliciting or peddling.
• Identification must be visible.

PRACTICES PROHIBITED
• Solicitors and peddlers can only enter onto residential premises between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m (or a half hour after sundown, whichever comes sooner).
• Solicitors and peddlers cannot legally enter onto any premises where a sign has been posted to prohibit soliciting and peddling.

EXCEPTIONS
• Religious and charitable organizations do not need to register with the police department, however, must wear identification that is visible.

Residents who view suspicious activities should call 911 for a response from the Burnsville Police Department.