Montgomery County recognizes no-soliciting signs posted at residences. Solicitors who ignore a clearly visible no-soliciting sign violate county code and face fines. The county does not operate a formal no-knock registry but enforces sign-based opt-out protections.
Under Montgomery County Code Chapter 47, a solicitor who approaches a residence displaying a clearly visible no-soliciting sign is in violation of county law. The sign must be posted at or near the main entrance of the home. Unlike some jurisdictions, Montgomery County does not maintain a centralized no-knock or do-not-solicit registry. Instead, the enforcement is sign-based. Residents can purchase or make their own no-soliciting signs. When a solicitor ignores the sign, the homeowner can file a complaint with the Montgomery County Police. Many HOA-governed communities in areas like Clarksburg, Germantown, and Potomac have additional CC&R provisions prohibiting solicitation entirely within the community, enforced through the HOA rather than county government. Political and charitable canvassers may still approach homes with no-soliciting signs due to First Amendment protections, though they must leave immediately when asked.
Ignoring a no-soliciting sign is a civil violation with fines up to $500 per incident. Repeated violations at the same address can lead to trespassing charges under Maryland criminal law.
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