Hackensack residents may post No Soliciting signs that legally bar commercial solicitors from approaching their doors. The city restricts soliciting hours, typically prohibiting door-to-door activity during evening, nighttime, and early morning periods. Police investigate violations and revoke permits for noncompliant solicitors.
Hackensack's solicitation regulations honor No Soliciting signs posted at residences. Commercial solicitors may not approach properties displaying clear, visible signage refusing solicitation. The city also imposes time-of-day restrictions, generally prohibiting door-to-door soliciting after evening hours and before morning hours, often allowing activity only between approximately 9:00 AM and dusk or 8:00 PM. Solicitors must leave a property immediately when asked. Violations can be reported to the Hackensack Police Department, which investigates and may revoke permits or issue summonses. Some solicitor categories, such as political and religious canvassers, retain First Amendment protections but are still encouraged to honor posted signs and reasonable resident requests for privacy.
Violators face permit revocation, fines up to $1,250, and possible criminal complaints for repeated trespass after warnings to leave specific properties.
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