Permit Required for Solicitors

According to the Town Ordinance Chapter 213 - Article 1; No person shall solicit funds from any person by selling goods or merchandise of any description by house-to-house canvas or on the streets of the Town without a permit.

Anyone wishing to receive a permit for this must submit an application to the Winslow Police Department, you will need to provide information such as:

• Applicant Name
• Applicant's government issued photo ID
• Name of the business or organization
• Type and manner of activity
• Location of the activity
• The beginning and end date
• Any required state licenses pertaining to the activity
• Any other information that the Winslow Police Department deems necessary in order to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.

Once the application is approved, applicants will be issued a permit to carry with them as proof that they have gone through the application process and been screened by the Police Department.

Any person in violation of this section shall be fined $50 per day.

Please contact the Winslow Police Department with any questions at (207)872-5215