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Folsom's Soliciting & Door-to-Door: The Rules That Matter

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Every city handles soliciting & door-to-door a little differently. In Folsom, California, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

No-Knock Registry

Folsom residents may post 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs and solicitors — commercial or otherwise — must honor them. Ignoring a clearly posted sign or refusing to leave when asked is a violation of both FMC §5.16 and California Penal Code §602.

Key details: Sign Honored: Required by FMC §5.16. Ignoring Sign: Permit revocation + fine. Refusing to Leave: PC §602 trespass. Report: Folsom PD non-emergency. HOA: May post community-wide signs.

Solicitation despite posted sign: permit suspension/revocation plus misdemeanor fine up to $1,000 (FMC §5.16). Refusing to leave: misdemeanor trespass under PC §602 — up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.

Solicitor Permits

Commercial door-to-door solicitors in Folsom must obtain a Solicitor/Peddler Permit from the Folsom Police Department. Permits require a background check and ID badge displayed while soliciting. Non-commercial religious and political canvassing is protected under the First Amendment.

Key details: Permit: Required for commercial solicitors. Issuer: Folsom Police Department. Background Check: Live Scan fingerprint. Hours: 9 AM-sunset/8 PM. Religious/Political: No permit (1st Amendment).

Unpermitted commercial solicitation: misdemeanor under FMC §5.16 with fine up to $1,000 and/or 6 months jail. Failure to display badge: infraction citation.

The Bottom Line

Folsom's soliciting & door-to-door rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Folsom is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Folsom can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.