As summer heat lures door-knockers to residential blocks, the City of Plymouth has issued a reminder for its citizens. Individuals peddling door-to-door must adhere to specific regulations or risk the community's wrath—and potentially fines. Under the Plymouth City Code 1140, as reported by Plymouth's official portal, these salespeople have to possess a valid peddler license, complete with photo ID and an expiration date, to legally hawk their wares between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The city is clear on boundaries. Peddlers caught making loud noises or hoofing through private property apart from the main entrance risk penalization. Harassment, of any stripe, will not stand, nor will any stunt that poses a danger to public welfare. When the homeowner tells them to get steppin', they gotta split. Trotting concerns over a rogue solicitor can be directed to the Plymouth non-emergency line at 952-258-5321, where operators, waiting for the next call, stand by 24/7.
Residents who favor quiet doorbells can legally bar unwanted solicitation. By displaying the ‘Peddlers and Solicitors Prohibited’ signage at a size of no less than 3.75 square inches, these placards serve as a clear stop sign to any door-to-door dealer. To make a firm statement, inhabitants can snag a complimentary window cling from the Plymouth Public Safety Building at 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
The city’s crackdown extends beyond just pesky noise. Pushy peddlers cannot impede the hustle and flow of pedestrian or car traffic, and preparing a threat to health or safety is a strict no-no. And while a peddler's horn or bell might seem quaint, igniting a ruckus in residential zones violates the peace. Not to mention, solicitors must leave the side and rear yards of a residence untouched, focusing their attempts solely at the front door—lest they want trouble with the law.
