Grove City, OH Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- Sign
- Legally binding
- Registry
- Voluntary
- Violation
- Criminal trespass M4
- Max Penalty
- $250, 30 days
- Exempt
- Religious/political
Summary
Grove City maintains a no-solicitation registry and honors no-soliciting signs posted at residences under Codified Ordinance 715.11. Violations constitute criminal trespass.
(A) No person, without privilege to do so, shall do any of the following: (1) Knowingly enter or remain on the land or premises of another; (2) Knowingly enter or remain on the land or premises of another, the use of which is lawfully restricted to certain persons, purposes, modes, or hours, when the offender knows the offender is in violation of any such restriction or is reckless in that regard; (3) Recklessly enter or remain on the land or premises of another, as to which notice against unauthorized access or presence is given by actual communication to the offender, or in a manner prescribed by law, or by posting in a manner reasonably calculated to come to the attention of potential intruders, or by fencing or other enclosure manifestly designed to restrict access; (4) Being on the land or premises of another, negligently fail or refuse to leave upon being notified by signage posted in a conspicuous place or otherwise being notified to do so by the owner or occupant, or the agent or servant of either. (B) It is no defense to a charge under this section that the land or premises involved was owned, controlled, or in custody of a public agency. (C) It is no defense to a charge under this section that the offender was authorized to enter or remain on the land or premises involved, when such authorization was secured by deception. (D)(1) Whoever violates this section is guilty of criminal trespass. Criminal trespass in violation of division (A)(1), (2), (3), or (4) of this section is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
Full Breakdown
Under GCCO 715.11, any resident may post a conspicuous no-soliciting or no-trespassing sign at their front door or property entrance. Commercial solicitors who proceed past such signage commit criminal trespass under ORC 2911.21 and GCCO 541.05. Grove City also maintains a voluntary no-knock registry administered by the Division of Police; solicitors must consult the list before canvassing and are prohibited from approaching registered addresses. Religious and political canvassers are exempt from registry restrictions per First Amendment protections but must still respect posted signage.
Violations & Fines
Criminal trespass, fourth-degree misdemeanor: up to 30 days jail, $250 fine per ORC 2911.21.
Sources & Official References
- [1]ORC 2911.21
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