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West Hempfield Tightens Rules for Commercial Solicitors After Solar Scam
Original: After solar panel scam, West Hempfield enacts new rules for commercial solicitors
West Hempfield Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has adopted new regulations for commercial solicitors following a solar panel scam that targeted residents. The rules are intended to add oversight for door-to-door sales operations and protect homeowners from fraudulent pitches. Local coverage suggests officials moved quickly in response to the scheme, and the story is drawing attention from residents concerned about similar scams in neighboring communities.
Why now: Residents are concerned about fraudulent solar panel sales tactics hitting their area, prompting local government action.
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