Las Cruces, NM Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- Posted Sign
- Legally bars entry
- Asked to Leave
- Must leave (petty misdemeanor)
- Prohibited Hours
- 9 p.m.–9 a.m.
- Aggressive Solicitation
- Banned in public areas
- Penalty
- Up to $500 / 90 days
Summary
In Las Cruces a posted "no peddlers" or "no solicitations" sign is legally binding: peddlers may not enter that property, and any solicitor asked to leave must go or face a petty misdemeanor. Peddling is also barred between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. except by invitation.
It shall be unlawful for any peddler to enter upon any private premises when such premises is posted with a sign stating "no peddlers allowed" or "no solicitations allowed" or other words to such affect.(c)Any peddler who enters upon premises owned, leased or rented by another and who refuses to leave such premises after having been notified by the owner or occupant of such premises or his agent to leave the premises shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor.(d)It shall be unlawful for any peddler to engage in the business of peddling within the city between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. the following morning, except by specific appointment with or invitation from the prospective customer. (Code 1988, § 23-3)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 33 | Land Development Code: Supplement 28).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 21 gives residents real protection at the door. It is unlawful for a peddler to enter any private premises posted with a sign stating "no peddlers allowed," "no solicitations allowed," or words to that effect. A peddler who enters and refuses to leave after the occupant tells them to is guilty of a petty misdemeanor. No peddling is allowed within the city between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. except by specific appointment or invitation. The separate anti-solicitation article (Sections 21-61 to 21-64) reinforces this: it is unlawful to solicit money or goods on private property when the occupant has asked them to stop or posted a no-solicitation sign, and aggressive solicitation is banned in any public area.
Violations & Fines
Ignoring a posted no-solicitation sign, refusing to leave when asked, or peddling during prohibited hours is a petty misdemeanor. Penalties reach a $500 fine, 90 days in jail, or both, and aggressive or roadway solicitors may be removed immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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