Albany County municipalities recognize posted no-soliciting signs. City of Albany Code §331 makes ignoring a clearly posted sign a violation. No countywide registry but several towns offer opt-out lists. Political and religious canvassing protected.
No-knock enforcement in Albany County is based on posted signs rather than a countywide registry. City of Albany Code §331-14 makes it a violation for a licensed solicitor to knock or ring a bell at any residence where a 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' sign is conspicuously posted — signs must be at least 3 inches high lettering and visible from the approach. Town of Colonie (Chapter 191-8), Town of Bethlehem (Chapter 107), and City of Cohoes (Chapter 193) have similar sign-based prohibitions. Some municipalities maintain voluntary no-solicit registries that are provided to licensed peddlers. Crucially, under US Supreme Court holdings, posted signs and registries cannot prohibit religious canvassing, political speech, or nonprofit fundraising (Watchtower v. Stratton 2002; Hynes v. Mayor of Oradell 1976). Repeated violations after trespass notice may also trigger NY Penal Law §140.10 (Criminal Trespass 3rd degree, a Class B misdemeanor). The Albany County Sheriff's Office handles rural unincorporated enforcement.
Ignoring posted no-soliciting sign: Albany Code §331 $100 to $500 and permit revocation. After notice, continued entry: NY Penal Law §140.10 Criminal Trespass 3rd — up to 3 months jail. Civil trespass action available.
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