Anaheim, CA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- No-Solicitation
- Signs must be respected
- Religious/Political
- First Amendment protected
- Trespass
- PC 602 if ignored
- Code
- AMC Ch. 4.52
Summary
Anaheim regulates door-to-door soliciting under AMC Chapter 4.52. No-solicitation signs must be respected. Solicitors who ignore posted no-solicitation signs may be cited for trespassing.
Except as provided in subdivisions (u), (v), and (x), and Section 602.8, a person who willfully commits a trespass by any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor: ... (o)(1) Refusing or failing to leave land, real property, or structures belonging to, or lawfully occupied by, another and not open to the general public, upon being requested to leave by (1) a peace officer at the request of the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession, and upon being informed by the peace officer that they are acting at the request of the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession, or (2) the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession.
Full Breakdown
AMC Chapter 4.52 covers solicitors and peddlers in Anaheim. Door-to-door solicitors must respect posted no-solicitation signs. Continuing to solicit after being told to leave or ignoring a no-solicitation sign may constitute trespassing under California Penal Code 602. Religious and political canvassing are protected under the First Amendment and may not be restricted by local ordinance. Commercial solicitors may be required to carry proper identification and business credentials. Soliciting during unreasonable hours (before 9 AM or after 9 PM) may be considered a nuisance. The city encourages residents to post clear no-solicitation signs if they wish to deter commercial door-to-door sales. Aggressive or fraudulent solicitation should be reported to Anaheim Police at 714-765-1900.
Violations & Fines
Ignoring no-solicitation sign: potential trespassing charge. Aggressive solicitation: police citation. Fraudulent solicitation: criminal charges.
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