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DE HB173
Bill
Status
6/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
D.E. Williams
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "door-to-door sale" to include placement of business cards, advertisements, or leaflets at homes.
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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.
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Permits homeowners to prohibit door-to-door solicitations by posting "No Solicitors" signage at entrance or providing written notice to sellers.
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Clarifies that solicitation identification requirements do not apply to sales made solely via telephone, mail, email, or Internet.
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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