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DE HB173

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

D.E. Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "door-to-door sale" to include placement of business cards, advertisements, or leaflets at homes.

  • Establishes solicitation time window of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. prevailing Delaware time only, applies to all sellers including nonprofits, public utilities, and cable operators.

  • Permits homeowners to prohibit door-to-door solicitations by posting "No Solicitors" signage at entrance or providing written notice to sellers.

  • Clarifies that solicitation identification requirements do not apply to sales made solely via telephone, mail, email, or Internet.

  • Establishes penalties of $75-$150 for first violation and $100-$250 for subsequent violations, with Attorney General enforcement authority.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Door-to-door Solicitations.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House

6/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce6/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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