Door-to-door sales solicitations in Bentonville are now limited to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., following a City Council vote on Tuesday, June 10. Previously, soliciting was allowed until 9 p.m.
“We had some incidences in our neighborhood in which people were ringing the doorbell close to 9 o’clock, and we have some elderly people in our neighborhood who didn’t feel comfortable with that, so I reached out and this was done really quickly, so I appreciate that,” said Councilmember Beckie Seba.
Other things to know:
All solicitors must apply for a permit from the Bentonville Police Department, carry it on them, and present it if asked.
They must share their name at the beginning of the conversation.
They must follow any sign at the entrance that says “No Soliciting,” “No Peddling,” “No Trespassing,” or anything similar.
Violations can be reported to the Bentonville Police Department’s non-emergency line at (479) 271-3170. Offenses may lead to fines and/or a hearing to suspend or revoke the solicitor’s permit.
