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Council discusses door-to-door solicitors and peddler permits; resident urges clarity on 'solicitation'
Summary
Council reviewed rules distinguishing peddlers (who sell product at the door and require a peddler's permit) and solicitors (who register but do not undergo the same background checks); resident Brian Pollson urged that financial gain is the key element for solicitation.
The New Prague City Council discussed local requirements for door-to-door sellers and the difference between peddlers and solicitors. Council members said individuals who sell a product at the door must carry a peddler's permit (which carries a fee and includes a background check); individuals who only solicit or register with the city are handled as solicitors,…
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