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DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITORS
• Soliciting from a private residence means to enter the property or, in a building where several units share and entrance or hallway, to knock or use the bell or knocker for the purpose of selling any type of goods or services
• Solicitors are required to possess an active City of Longmont sales and use tax license. If asked, a solicitor should be able to produce the tax license if a resident requests it. If you have any questions about whether a solicitor has a tax license, please call (303) 651-8672 (8am-5pm).
• It is unlawful to solicit from any private residence where a sign is conspicuously displayed with the words "NO SOLICITORS" or "NO SOLICITING."
• It is also unlawful for a solicitor to remain and refuse to leave immediately after being requested by the resident to leave, whether or not any signs are displayed.
• If someone at your door is suspicious or refuses to leave, get a business card and/or a description of the person and any associated vehicle, if you can SAFELY obtain one. Call the police non-emergency number at 303.651.8501. Try to provide height, build, hair color, and clothing above and below the waist, license plate, type and color of a car – any details that allow the police to pick out the person from everyone else out there. As always, if this is a life threatening situation call 9-1-1. If the situation does not allow you to talk to a dispatcher you can text to 911 in Boulder County.
• It is always a good practice NOT to open the door to someone you are unfamiliar with. If you have a screen door, leave it locked. NEVER invite anyone into your residence.
