What legal procedures would I need to follow to stand in front of Walmart to hand out flyers?
Belle of the Brawl. asked:
I want to make flyers for a cause and hand them to people as they go into shop but I also don’t want to get into legal trouble. How can I go about doing this?
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I want to make flyers for a cause and hand them to people as they go into shop but I also don’t want to get into legal trouble. How can I go about doing this?
Thank you!
Thanks all! I am in South FL and will research the way you have suggested. Appreciate the help much.
November 11th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
In California, anyone can stand out in front of Walmart handing out flyers, getting people to join a group, register to vote, church, etc.
Call the city attorney where you live and ask what the local ordnance is.
. chinablix
November 15th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Okay! All you need to do is find out if the sidewalk outside Wal-Mart is public or private property.
If it is public, under the 1st amendment, then you have the freedom of petition.
If it is private, then you have to have the permission (I recommend written) of the manager of that Wal-Mart. Delicate
November 16th, 2009 at 1:25 am
If you are standing directly outside the Wal-Mart or in their parking lot, you require permission from the Wal-Mart. It is private property. whitefangz1
November 19th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Its all dependent on which state and city you live in. Since the wide variety of local governments make each and every situation different, you’re going to have to do a little bit of personal research. You should easily be able to find it on the City’s (if they have one) or the State’s personal .gov website.
Usually, though, there isn’t much. You’ll have to talk to the Walmart in question to get their permission to be on their property. You may have to contact your city council and/or mayor and see what petitions or qualifications you’ll have to abide by. Usually, though, they’re pretty lenient. There may be a specific license or something to that nature you’ll have to get before actually standing and handing out papers, but it won’t be too much of a hassle. Like I said, though, your situation would be different than mine or anyone else’s for that matter.
Welcome to the Grassroots side of organizations. Good luck. Dr. Aurius
November 21st, 2009 at 12:06 am
Pending the state you live generally if its private property you have to ask the manager or owner. Caite