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1. What do girl scouts need to do prior to selling cookies?

The troop leader need to contact the City Secretary’s Office to complete a registration form.

2. Can charitable organizations solicit donations through car washes?

Yes, they may hold car washes on business owner’s property. They need to contact the City Secretary’s Office at 281-471-5020 and complete a registration form. There is a $15 fee involved and the business owner must authorize the charitable organization, in writing.

3. What is required of a charitable organization seeking donations door-to-door in a residential area of town?

They must complete a registration form through the City Secretary’s Office.

4. What is required of a direct seller for profit soliciting door-to-door in a residential area of town?

They must obtain a solicitor’s permit through the City Secretary’s Office. For more information about the permit, please visit the Solicitor Permits page.

5. May a charitable solicitor or direct seller solicit if there are no soliciting signs posted?

No person may solicit upon any residential or business premises without a prior invitation from the occupant thereof. They may not solicit if a notice is posted on premises, “no solicitors” or similar wording.

6. Is a charitable solicitor or direct seller required to obtain a permit if selling or solicitors’ business to business?

Yes, if they are a charitable solicitor, they simply need to complete a registration form with the City Secretary’s Office. If a direct seller, they will need to obtain a solicitor’s permit. Fore more information , please visit the Solicitor Permits page.

7. May a direct seller or charitable solicitor sell or seek charitable donations on a business owner’s property (example: Kroger’s Parking lot)?

Yes, they may do so with the business owner’s approval. In addition, they must complete a registration form with the City Secretary’s Office.

8. May a charitable solicitor or direct seller utilize City or State rights-of-ways whether or not improved or open to traffic, to conduct charitable solicitations or direct sales?

No. No charitable solicitor or direct seller shall impede the free use of sidewalks and streets by pedestrians and vehicles.

9. What is required of a charitable solicitor or direct seller to distribute pamphlets and for door to door in a residential area?

A charitable solicitor must register with the City Secretary’s Office. A director seller must obtain a permit from the City Secretary’s Office.

10. Who must obtain a solicitor’s permit?

Any direct seller going door to door in a residential area must obtain a solicitor’s Permit.