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Sec. 12-7. - Hawking, shouting restricted.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Hopkinton, RI.

Local law · Updated May 4, 2026 · 995 sections

The text

All hawking or shouting by hawkers and peddlers for the purpose of barter or sale of anything enumerated in this chapter is hereby prohibited before 8:00 a.m., and after 7:00 p.m. Where two (2) or more persons are on one (1) wagon or cart used in hawking and peddling, only those having licenses shall be permitted to hawk or shout, and in no case shall more than one (1) of such licensees hawk or shout at the same time. Hawking or shouting is hereby prohibited in the immediate vicinity of any house in which there is any person suffering from serious illness, after notice of the same from any person. Hawkers and peddlers may make reasonable announcement of the merchandise which they have for sale, but loud, unnecessary outcries likely to disturb or annoy persons in the vicinity shall not be made at any place or time.

(Ch. 8, § 8, 9-6-27)

Cross reference— Noise, § 10-51 et seq.; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 17; zoning, App. A.