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How St. George Handles Soliciting & Door-to-Door: A Practical Guide

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

St. George maintains 130 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with soliciting & door-to-door. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where St. George falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

No-Knock Registry

St. George lets residents refuse door-to-door solicitors by posting a "no solicitation" sign, and it's a separate violation for a registered or exempt solicitor to knock, ring the bell, or otherwise try to get the resident's attention once one is posted.

Key details: No-knock trigger: Posted "no solicitation" sign. Solicit hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM only. Registration: Certificate from city licensing officer. Penalty: Class B misdemeanor. Applies to: Sales, charity, political canvassers.

Knocking at a posted residence, ignoring the sign, or soliciting outside the 9 A.M.-9 P.M. window is a class B misdemeanor under § 3-2B-21, enforced by the city licensing officer and police.

Solicitor Permits

St. George requires anyone going door to door to sell goods or services to register with the licensing officer and obtain a certificate before starting, unless a specific exemption applies.

Key details: Permit required: Yes, before soliciting. Minimum age: 16 years old. Background check: BCI required with application. Calling hours: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM only. Penalty: Class B misdemeanor.

Violating any part of the solicitation article, including soliciting without a certificate or ignoring a posted 'no solicitation' sign, is a class B misdemeanor under section 3-2B-21; certificates can also be denied, suspended or revoked for disqualifying criminal history.

The Bottom Line

St. George'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 St. George is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that St. George 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.