Portland regulates door-to-door solicitation through Title 7 (Public Peace and Order) and business licensing provisions. Commercial solicitors are required to obtain a Portland business license. Charitable solicitation is regulated under Oregon state law (ORS 128.801-128.898). First Amendment protections apply to political and religious canvassing.
Commercial door-to-door solicitors must have a valid Portland business license and carry identification. Oregon's Charitable Solicitation Act requires registration with the Oregon Department of Justice for charitable solicitors raising over $25,000 annually. Political and religious canvassers are protected by the First Amendment and cannot be required to obtain permits. Solicitation is generally restricted to daylight hours. Portland residents can post 'No Soliciting' signs which solicitors must respect.
Soliciting without a required business license is a code violation. Ignoring 'No Soliciting' signs may constitute trespass. Fraudulent charitable solicitation is a crime under Oregon law. Aggressive or harassing solicitation violates Title 7.
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