St. Louis recognizes No Solicitors signs as legal notice that solicitation is refused. Commercial solicitors who knock despite a posted sign commit trespass and violate city solicitation ordinances; non-commercial speech remains constitutionally protected but should respect posted notice.
St. Louis does not operate a city-maintained No-Knock registry, but Title 8 and Missouri trespass law make a posted No Solicitors, No Trespassing, or No Soliciting sign legally effective notice. Commercial solicitors who continue knocking at such a home violate both the municipal solicitation ordinance and RSMo 569.140 (trespass in the second degree). Non-commercial canvassers (political, religious, charitable) have First Amendment rights to knock in general, but courts agree they must respect clearly posted signs refusing contact. Violations can be reported to the district police station with the solicitor's description, vehicle information, and any company name. Repeat violations by a licensed company can result in license revocation.
Trespass under RSMo 569.140 is a Class B misdemeanor. Municipal solicitation violations typically carry $100-$500 fines and possible license revocation.
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