Bakersfield respects residents' right to post 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs on their property. Solicitors who ignore such postings may be cited for trespassing. The city's solicitor permit requirements include provisions requiring solicitors to respect posted signs.
Residents may post 'No Soliciting' signs to notify solicitors they are unwelcome. Under California Penal Code §602, entering property where a 'No Trespassing' sign is posted and refusing to leave when asked constitutes trespassing. The city's solicitor permit conditions typically require permit holders to respect no-soliciting signs and leave immediately when asked. Religious and political canvassers, while exempt from permits, must still comply with trespassing laws and respect posted signs.
Solicitors who ignore 'No Soliciting' signs and refuse to leave may be cited for trespassing under California Penal Code §602. Repeated violations by permitted solicitors can result in permit revocation. Residents can report violations to the Bakersfield Police Department.
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