Recently, there have been several complaints of high school aged students impersonating various organizations soliciting money for different causes. As your neighborhood NABs, we want to make sure you are aware of the County’s policy so that you can react appropriately. Soliciting is allowed, but with parameters. Some highlights from Fairfax County’s guidance are as follows:
-Soliciting is the sale of goods or services door-to-door or from a temporary stand and is regulated by Fairfax County Code. Fairfax County requires peddlers and solicitors be licensed before they solicit door to door. They may solicit only between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., and may not solicit at a residence that posts a "No Peddlers or Solicitors" sign.
-A peddler or solicitor must show the license upon request and must leave the premises immediately if asked to leave. Often solicitors will show customers an ID badge or some other document, claiming that they are licensed by Fairfax County when they are not.
When
a solicitor knocks...
-Ask
for his or her license. -If they do not have a valid license, ask them to leave.
-Close and lock your door.
Immediately call Fairfax County Police (non-emergency) at 703-691-2131 to report the violation. Be AWARE!
For more information go to: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/consumer/education/solicitors.htm