Richardson requires solicitation permits under Chapter 12, Article V (Ord. No. 3544). The permit fee is $35 non-refundable application fee plus $10 per person. Permit cards must be displayed at all times while soliciting.
Richardson's solicitation ordinance (Chapter 12, Article V, as amended by Ordinance No. 3544) regulates door-to-door solicitation. A permit is required for any person who goes from house to house to sell or attempt to sell goods, services, or anything of value, take orders for future delivery, or distribute commercial materials on private property. The permit fee is $35 non-refundable application plus $10 per person. Approved applicants receive a permit card that must be visibly displayed at all times during solicitation. The Richardson Police Department processes solicitation permit applications. Religious, political, and charitable solicitation may be exempt from permit requirements under the First Amendment and Texas state law.
Soliciting without a permit is a misdemeanor. Fines may be assessed for each day of violation. Violating the terms of a permit may result in permit revocation.
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