Citrus Heights recognizes 'No Soliciting' and 'No Trespassing' signs posted at residences. Solicitors who ignore a posted sign or continue after being asked to leave can be cited for trespass under California Penal Code §602(o). This applies to commercial solicitors; religious and political canvassers have broader constitutional latitude.
California Penal Code §602(o) makes it a misdemeanor to refuse to leave private property after being asked to do so by the owner or occupant, or to enter property posted with a clearly visible 'No Trespassing' or 'No Soliciting' sign. In Citrus Heights, residents commonly use such signs to stop commercial solicitors. Citrus Heights PD will respond to repeat or aggressive solicitation complaints and can issue citations or make arrests under §602. However, noncommercial religious, political, and charitable canvassers have First Amendment protection that may limit enforcement - 'No Soliciting' signs generally do stop Jehovah's Witnesses and political canvassers who respect homeowner requests, but a blanket city ordinance imposing criminal penalties on noncommercial canvassers who ignore signs is constitutionally suspect.
Trespass under §602(o) is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 fine; typically handled as an infraction for first offenses.
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