DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITORS, PEDDLERS AND CANVASSERS

Henderson Municipal Code tit. 4, ch. 4.12

in effect

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.010 Definitions.

4.12.010 - Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, and their derivations, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: A. Canvasser means any natural person who is not in the business of selling goods and who makes or attempts to make personal contact with a resident at his residence, without prior specific invitation or appointment from the resident, for the primary purpose of (1) distributing or attempting to distribute a handbill or flyer advertising a noncommercial item, cause, event or service or (2) making or attempting to make noncommercial surveys for research purposes, analysis, opinion polls and any similar work. B. Charitable purpose is defined to mean any benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic, religious or eleemosynary group, partnership, association or corporation which solicits and collects funds for charitable purposes and is classified in one of the categories defined in Section 501 of the United States Internal Revenue Code as being exempt from payment of federal income tax as evidenced by the organization's 501 registration number or is duly organized pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes Chapters 81, 82, 84 or 86. C. Peddler means any natural person other than a mobile food vendor who goes upon the premises of any private residence in the city, not having been invited by the resident or occupant thereof, carrying or transporting goods, wares, merchandise or personal property of any nature and offering or attempting to offer the same for sale. "Peddler" does not include a natural person who distributes handbills or flyers for a commercial purpose, advertising an event, activity, good, or service that is offered to a resident for purchase at a location away from his residence or at a time different from the time of visit. D. Solicitor means any natural person other than a mobile food vendor who goes upon the premises of any private residence in the city, not having been invited by the resident or occupant thereof, for the primary purpose of taking or attempting to take orders for the sale of goods, merchandise, wares or other personal property of any nature for future delivery, or for services to be performed in the future. "Solicitor" includes any natural person who distributes a handbill or flyer advertising a commercial event, good, or service. This definition also includes any natural person who, without invitation, goes upon private residential property for the primary purpose of requesting a donation for political, charitable, religious purposes or other noncommercial purpose, even if incidental to such purpose the solicitor offers or provides goods or services. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.020 License requirements.

4.12.020 - License requirements. It shall be unlawful for any natural person 18 years of age or older to engage in any peddling or solicitation activities within the city without first obtaining a license issued by the division. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.030 License fee.

4.12.030 - License fee. At the time the application is filed, the applicant shall pay a license fee of $25.00. The application fee in section 4.04.065 shall not be required. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.040 License application.

4.12.040 - License application. Every natural person required to obtain a license pursuant to section 4.12.020 shall, in person, file with the director an application in writing on a form to be furnished by the division, which shall provide the following information: A. Proof of age, address and identification of the applicant; B. A brief description of the business or activity to be conducted; C. If employed, contracted, or otherwise engaged by another person to engage in the activities regulated in this chapter, the name, address and telephone number of such person; D. A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of a crime within the past ten years, and, if so, the nature of the offense or violation, the penalty or punishment imposed, and the date when and place where such conviction occurred; E. Proof of possession of any license which, under federal, state or local laws or regulations, the applicant is required to have in order to conduct the proposed business or activity, or which, under any such law or regulation, would exempt the applicant from the licensing requirements of this chapter; and F. One passport photograph of the applicant's face which shall have been taken within 12 months immediately prior to the date of filing of the application. The photograph shall measure approximately two inches by two inches and be on a white background. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.050 Application review and license issuance.

4.12.050 - Application review and license issuance. A. Unless there is, pursuant to section 4.12.060, a reason to deny the license, the director shall approve the license. B. The license shall show the name and address of the licensee and the licensee's employer, if applicable, and the date of issuance. C. Licenses shall be issued promptly, but in all cases within three business days of personal hand-delivery of the application, unless the application is not complete or the license is denied for any of the reasons set forth in section 4.12.060. Failure to approve or deny the license within the time periods referenced in this chapter shall result in the license being granted. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.060 Denial of license.

4.12.060 - Denial of license. A. Upon the director's review of the application, the director shall refuse to issue a license to the applicant for any of the following reasons: 1. The applicant has been convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor involving a sex offense, trafficking in controlled substances, or any violent act against a person or property, such conviction having being entered within the ten years preceding the date of application; 2. The applicant is a person against whom a judgment based upon, or conviction for, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation has been entered within the ten years immediately preceding the date of application. B. The license application may also be denied for good cause as set forth in subsection 4.04.150(A). C. The director's disapproval and the reasons for disapproval shall be noted on the application, and the applicant shall be notified that his application is disapproved and that no license will be issued. Notice shall be delivered personally or mailed to the applicant at the address shown on the application form, or at the applicant's last known address. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.070 License exhibition.

4.12.070 - License exhibition. Every natural person required to obtain a license under the provisions of this chapter shall keep the license in his possession at all times while the licensee is soliciting or peddling in the city, and shall allow inspection of the license upon request by any prospective customer, business license officer in the division or police officer. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.080 Transfer prohibited.

4.12.080 - Transfer prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person other than the licensee to use any license issued under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.090 Licensee responsible for acts of employees and agents.

4.12.090 - Licensee responsible for acts of employees and agents. Any person or entity who employs, contracts, or otherwise engages another to conduct soliciting, peddling, or canvassing activities, is responsible for the acts or omissions of his employees or agents committed during the course of employment or performance of activities governed by this chapter. In any suspension, limitation, or revocation proceeding, the fact that the distributing service or person who employed, contracted, or engaged another did not have actual knowledge of the violation shall be no defense. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.100 Entry upon posted premises unlawful.

4.12.100 - Entry upon posted premises unlawful. It shall be unlawful for any natural person, while canvassing, peddling or soliciting, to enter upon any residential premises or to knock on the door, window or any other part of the residential structure, or ring the bell of any residential premises, or to do any other act calculated to attract the attention of anyone inside of the premises, where the owner, resident, occupant or person legally in charge of the premises has posted, at the entry, or any of the points of ingress to the premises, a sign with visible and legible letters at least three-fourths of an inch in height bearing the words "No Trespassers," "No Canvassers," "No Peddlers," "No Solicitors," or words of similar import. A sign containing any of these or similar phrases is deemed to prohibit all activities governed by this chapter. This regulation shall apply to all groups of structures or complexes such as apartments, condominiums or private gated communities, which have posted such a sign or signs with letters at least one and one-half inches in height at the entrance(s) or other point(s) of ingress regardless of whether any individual particular residence is posted. This section shall not apply, however, when the solicitor, peddler or canvasser has, despite the signage, been specifically invited by the owner, resident, occupant or person legally in charge of the premises. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.110 Hours of solicitation.

4.12.110 - Hours of solicitation. No person, while conducting the activities of a canvasser, peddler or solicitor, shall enter upon any private property, knock on doors, ring any bells, or otherwise disturb persons in their residences between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.120 Posting on public ways, structures, vehicles, vacant premises.

4.12.120 - Posting on public ways, structures, vehicles, vacant premises. No peddler, solicitor or canvasser shall post or cause any other person to post any handbill, flyer, or any other similar poster, paper or device calculated to attract the attention of the public or any member thereof, on any public property or on anything situated on public property, or upon premises which are vacant. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.130 Handbills and flyers must be securely fastened without causing damage.

4.12.130 - Handbills and flyers must be securely fastened without causing damage. A handbill, flyer, or similar item left at a residence must be placed on the doorknob or similar place with a rubber band or similar means so as to secure it as far as practicable from being blown away. No handbill, flyer or similar item shall be left at, or attached to, any property in a manner that causes damage to such property. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.140 License denial or revocation.

4.12.140 - License denial or revocation. Any license issued under this chapter may be revoked, limited or suspended by the director, for any of the reasons set forth in sections 4.12.060 or 4.04.150 and may be subject to sections 4.06.040 et seq. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Henderson Municipal Code § 4.12.150 Appeals—Judicial review.

4.12.150 - Appeals—Judicial review. Appeal rights are the same as those set forth in section 4.04.210. Procedures for judicial review of final decisions are the same as those set forth in section 4.06.300. (Ord. No. 3067, § 1, 9-17-2013)

Source: City of Henderson, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/henderson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4BURELI_CH4.12DO-DSOPECAFetched: 11/1/2026