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Middletown committee approves five solicitor-code changes, including 'do-not-knock' registry
Summary
A Middletown committee approved five amendments to Chapter 3-53 governing door-to-door soliciting: a do-not-knock registry, codified background checks via vendor, hours tied to sunset, removal of photo requirement, and higher fees for nonresidents; the package goes to the full council.
The Middletown committee voted 4–0 to approve five amendments to Chapter 3-53 of the city code that change how door-to-door solicitors are licensed and regulated. The package, which includes a new "do-not-knock" registry and other licensing updates, will be forwarded to the full council for final consideration.
Assistant Corporation Counsel said the most significant change "is establishing a do not knock registry." Under the proposal, residents who do not want door-to-door solicitors would register on the city's website and could pick up a decal to place on their door. Solicitors would receive a printed list of addresses — the counsel emphasized the list would include addresses only, not…
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