Newark does not operate a centralized do-not-knock registry, but a posted 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' sign on private property is legally enforceable as criminal trespass under Newark CO §642.12 (mirroring Ohio R.C. 2911.21).
Under Ohio law and Newark CO §642.12, the property owner can post property against trespass with signage 'reasonably calculated' to give notice. A 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' sign at the front of the property qualifies. Solicitors - commercial or otherwise - who enter the property after seeing the sign are committing criminal trespass. Charitable, political, and religious canvassers receive First Amendment protection but lose that protection on a properly posted private property. Aggressive door-knocking or refusal to leave on demand can also support menacing charges under Ohio R.C. 2903.22.
Criminal trespass under §642.12 / Ohio R.C. 2911.21 is a fourth-degree misdemeanor (up to $250 + 30 days jail). Repeat offenders can be charged with persistent disorderly conduct or aggravated trespass.
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