Sonora respects posted no-soliciting signs on private property. Solicitors who ignore posted signs may be cited for trespassing. The city's solicitor permit provisions reinforce residents' right to refuse door-to-door sales visits on their property.
Sonora enforces residents' right to post 'No Soliciting' signs on their property. Commercial solicitors who ignore posted signs may be cited for trespassing under California Penal Code Section 602. The city's solicitor permit conditions typically require permit holders to respect no-soliciting signs and leave immediately when asked. No-knock or do-not-disturb registries are not maintained by the city, but posted signs serve the same purpose. Religious and political canvassers are generally exempt from no-soliciting signs under First Amendment protections, though they must still leave when asked. Residents can report persistent or aggressive solicitors to the Sonora Police Department.
Ignoring posted no-soliciting signs may constitute trespassing under PC 602 with potential misdemeanor charges. Solicitors who refuse to leave when asked may face arrest for criminal trespass.
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