Fresno County, CA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- AB 1699 (2020)
- Posted Signs
- Legally enforceable
- Religious/Political
- First Amendment
- Hours Limit
- Typically 9 AM-8 PM
Summary
CA AB 1699 (2020) standardized 'No Soliciting' signs as legally enforceable. Fresno County respects posted notices. Door-to-door commercial solicitation requires compliance with county peddler/solicitor ordinance. Non-commercial (religious, political) is First Amendment protected.
Except as provided in subdivisions (u), (v), and (x), and Section 602.8, a person who willfully commits a trespass by any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor:
(m) Entering and occupying real property or structures of any kind without the consent of the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession.
(n) Driving a vehicle, as defined in Section 670 of the Vehicle Code, upon real property belonging to, or lawfully occupied by, another and known not to be open to the general public, without the consent of the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession.
(o) (1) Refusing or failing to leave land, real property, or structures belonging to, or lawfully occupied by, another and not open to the general public, upon being requested to leave by (1) a peace officer at the request of the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession, and upon being informed by the peace officer that they are acting at the request of the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession, or (2) the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession.
Full Breakdown
California AB 1699 requires peddlers and solicitors to respect clearly posted 'No Soliciting' notices. Fresno County peddler ordinance requires solicitor permits (see solicitor-permits). Religious, charitable, and political canvassing has enhanced First Amendment protection per Watchtower v. Stratton, 536 U.S. 150 (2002), and generally cannot be banned outright but may be limited to reasonable hours.
Violations & Fines
Ignoring posted no-solicit signs: misdemeanor under CA Penal Code in some cases, local infraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do religious canvassers have to respect 'No Soliciting' signs?
Is a posted 'No Soliciting' sign legally enforceable in Fresno County?
What are legal hours for door-to-door sales in Fresno County?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Fresno County
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