Buffalo honors No Soliciting and No Knock signs posted at residential entrances, with commercial solicitors facing violations for ignoring them.
While Buffalo does not operate a formal Do-Not-Knock registry (as some New York suburbs do), Chapter 317 incorporates respect for posted notices. Clearly visible No Soliciting, No Knock, or similar signs at a residence require licensed commercial solicitors to bypass that address. Ignoring a posted sign is a separate violation enforceable by citation. Constitutionally protected canvassers (religious, political, charitable) have broader rights under Watchtower Bible v. Stratton (2002) but are generally expected to respect posted notices as a courtesy. Residents who receive repeat unwanted solicitation despite signs can call BPD non-emergency or file complaints with the City Clerk identifying the solicitor from their displayed license.
Ignoring No Soliciting sign: citation, fine, possible license revocation for commercial solicitors.
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