Denver residents may post 'No Soliciting' signs that carry legal weight under DRMC Chapter 42. Solicitors who enter posted property or ignore verbal refusal face citations. Denver does not currently operate a centralized no-knock registry, but Denver Police enforce signage-based rules.
Under DRMC §42-31, any property posted with a conspicuous 'No Soliciting,' 'No Peddlers,' or 'No Trespassing' sign at the main entrance or walkway is legally off-limits to commercial solicitors. Solicitors who enter such property, ring the bell, knock, or attempt to engage an occupant are in violation regardless of license status. The ordinance also requires solicitors to leave immediately upon any resident's request. Denver does not presently operate a centralized opt-in no-knock registry like some cities (Aurora and Arvada do); enforcement relies on posted signs and resident complaints. First Amendment-protected canvassers (religious, political, nonprofit) technically must also honor clearly posted 'No Soliciting' signs under Supreme Court precedent (Watchtower Bible v. Stratton, 2002, and subsequent) though enforcement against protected speech is limited. Residents may file complaints via Denver 311 or DPD non-emergency; repeated offenders' licenses can be revoked.
Ignoring posted sign: $50 to $250 citation DRMC §42-31. Refusing to leave when asked: up to $500 plus potential trespass charge. Repeat violations: license revocation and up to $999 fine.
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