Under SDMC Chapter 3, Article 3, Division 14, it is unlawful for a solicitor to contact or attempt to contact any person at a residential or commercial property when a sign is posted with letters at least 1/2 inch high stating 'No Solicitors,' 'No Soliciting,' 'Solicitation Prohibited,' or similar language. It is also unlawful for a solicitor to remain on any property after being asked to leave by any person legally occupying the property.
San Diego 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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