Pittsburgh honors no-soliciting signs posted at residences. Solicitors who ignore a no-soliciting sign may be cited. Residents can post a sign to opt out of door-to-door sales visits. Religious and political canvassing is generally exempt under First Amendment protections.
Pittsburgh offers a no-knock or no-soliciting registry allowing residents to opt out of door-to-door sales visits. Registered addresses are added to a list provided to all permitted solicitors. Solicitors who knowingly visit a registered address or ignore a posted no-soliciting sign face citations. Residents can register online, by phone, or at city hall. The registry does not apply to political, religious, or nonprofit canvassers, which are protected speech.
Ignoring no-soliciting sign: $50 to $250. Visiting registered address: $100 to $500. Repeated violations may result in permit revocation.
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