Takoma Park enforces no-solicitation sign protections under Chapter 11.08. Residents who post a no-solicitation or no-trespassing sign are legally protected from unwanted door-to-door contact. All solicitors, including exempt nonprofit and political canvassers, must honor posted signs.
Under Chapter 11.08, it is unlawful for any solicitor, peddler, or canvasser to knock on or ring the bell at any residence displaying a no-solicitation or no-trespassing sign. This protection extends to all categories of solicitors including those exempt from the permit requirement such as political and religious canvassers. The city does not provide standardized no-solicitation signs but recognizes any clearly posted sign indicating the resident does not wish to be contacted. Residents may report violations to the Takoma Park Police Department, which can issue a trespass warning or citation. The no-knock protection aligns with Maryland common law trespass principles where a posted sign constitutes revocation of the implied invitation to approach the door. Takoma Park does not maintain a do-not-knock registry; protection is sign-based at each individual property.
Ignoring a posted no-solicitation sign is a violation of Chapter 11.08 punishable by fine up to $500. A second offense at the same property after a trespass warning may be charged as criminal trespass under Maryland Criminal Law Article 6-403.
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