Anoka Times

Throughout the year door-to-door peddling, soliciting, and canvassing raises questions from Blaine residents. While most of these activities are regulated by the City, they cannot be prohibited entirely. A canvasser, for example, may go door-to-door without a permit from the City. A canvasser may be a person asking for signatures on a petition, requesting support for a political candidate or position, seeking donations for religious organizations, or fundraising for a school club. All regulated peddlers and solicitors are required to obtain and wear a City-issued photo identification license that is visible while going door-to-door. For your safety, Blaine residents should:

• Do not let peddlers, solicitors, or canvassers into your home, even if they have a permit. 
•  Direct complaints about business practices to the Better Business Bureau at 651-699-1111 and to the Blaine City Clerk's Office at 763-785-6122.
• Check contractor references at DLI.MN.gov. • File any insurance claims at MN.gov/Commerce. 
• Report suspicious persons or activities to the police department at 763-427-1212 or by dialing 911.

Please join in helping make Blaine neighborhoods safer by promptly reporting unlicensed solicitors. For more information, visit BlaineMN.gov/CityClerk.

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