Door-to-door commercial solicitors in Altadena must obtain a business license under LA County Code Title 7 and respect 'No Soliciting' signs. Non-commercial canvassing (political, religious) is protected speech.
LA County Code Title 7 Chapter 7.36 (and related licensing provisions) requires commercial peddlers and solicitors to obtain a license. Door-to-door commercial solicitation must respect posted 'No Soliciting' signs — entry after notice can be trespass under Penal Code 602. Non-commercial canvassing (religious, political, charitable) is protected under the First Amendment per Martin v. Struthers (1943) and Watchtower Bible v. Stratton (2002), and generally cannot be licensed.
Soliciting without a license: misdemeanor citation under Title 7 — fines up to $1,000. Ignoring 'No Soliciting' sign: trespass (PC 602) — infraction.
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Trimming protected oak trees (≥8 in DBH) requires an Oak Tree Permit if the work enters the protected zone or removes >25% of crown. Street trees in the publ...
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