Providence and several Providence County cities honor posted No Soliciting signs as legally binding notice to commercial solicitors. A posted sign creates a criminal trespass basis under RIGL §11-44-26 if ignored. Most towns do not maintain a formal registry, relying on posted signage instead.
Rhode Island enforces homeowner opt-out primarily through signage rather than centralized registries. Under RIGL §11-44-26 and municipal trespass ordinances, a conspicuously posted No Soliciting or No Trespassing sign provides legal notice; a licensed solicitor who proceeds past a posted sign commits a willful violation and can have their peddler license revoked. Providence and Cranston police will issue citations when residents report sign violations. A few Providence County municipalities maintain informal do-not-knock lists shared with licensed solicitors, but most rely on posted signs. Registry and signage protections do NOT apply to religious canvassers, political campaigns, union organizers, or nonprofit fundraisers because of First Amendment protections. Residents should post signs at the main entrance in a size legible from the public way. Repeat solicitor violations can result in permit revocation by the issuing city's Board of Licenses.
Ignoring posted No Soliciting sign: $50-$250 civil citation plus possible criminal trespass under RIGL §11-44-26. Permit revocation for repeat violations. Aggressive persistence after being told to leave: disorderly conduct charge possible.
Cranston, RI
Cranston regulates construction noise under Chapter 8.20. Construction activities must comply with the 55 dBA residential limit when measured at the property...
Cranston, RI
Cranston Title 6 (Animals) and noise ordinance Ch. 8.20 address animal noise. Habitual barking or howling constitutes a noise disturbance subject to the diso...
Cranston, RI
Cranston Code Title 8, Chapter 8.20 sets residential noise limits at 55 dBA between 7 AM and 10 PM measured at the property line. Amplified sound equipment m...
Cranston, RI
Cranston regulates amplified music and events. Permits required for public amplification. Residential areas must comply with local noise ordinances.
Cranston, RI
Cranston requires Residential Parking Permits for overnight street parking, limited to two permits per address. Only RI-registered vehicles qualify. All outs...
Cranston, RI
Cranston regulates RV and recreational vehicle storage through zoning (Title 17) and parking ordinances (Title 10). Extended on-street storage is restricted....
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