Several Bristol County municipalities maintain no-knock lists. Posted 'No Soliciting' signs must be honored by permitted commercial canvassers. Political and religious canvassing remain First Amendment protected.
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and several surrounding towns maintain voluntary no-knock registries residents can join free of charge. Registered addresses are distributed to all permitted commercial solicitors. Posted 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs under MGL c. 266 §120 carry equal weight — ignoring them is criminal trespass. Registry enrollment is typically online, by phone, or at the police department or city clerk. Registries do NOT apply to political campaigners, religious canvassers, charitable nonprofits, or children selling school fundraiser items — First Amendment protections under Watchtower v. Stratton (2002) limit municipal authority. Repeat violations by permitted solicitors lead to permit revocation.
Ignoring 'No Soliciting' sign: $50 to $250 or criminal trespass charge under MGL c. 266 §120 (up to $100 fine and/or 30 days jail). Visiting registered address: $100 to $500. Repeated violations: permit revocation.
Taunton, MA
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