Santa Maria Municipal Code Ch. 4-14 Peddlers and Solicitors

It is unlawful for any peddler, selling or pretending to sell, or offering for sale, or demonstrating goods, wares or merchandise of any kind or character, or any article, material or substance, to ring the bell, or knock on the door of any residence, dwelling, flat or apartment whereon a sign bearing the words "No Peddler" is painted or affixed or exposed to public view, or to attempt to gain admittance thereto.

(Prior Code § 17-11)

It is unlawful for any solicitor selling or pretending to sell, or offering for sale, or demonstrating or taking orders for, or soliciting orders for goods, wares or merchandise of any kind or character, or any article, material or substance, to ring the bell, or knock on the door of any residence, dwelling, flat or apartment wherein a sign bearing the words "No Solicitors" is painted or affixed or exposed to public view or to attempt to gain admittance thereto.

(Prior Code § 17-11)

It is unlawful for any peddler or solicitor selling, or pretending to sell, or offering for sale, or demonstrating or taking orders for, or soliciting orders for, goods, wares or merchandise of any kind or character, or any article, material or substance, to ring the bell, or knock on the door of any residence, dwelling, flat or apartment whereon a sign bearing the words "No Peddlers or Solicitors," or words of similar import indicating that peddlers or solicitors are not wanted on such premises is painted or affixed or exposed to public view, or to attempt to gain admittance thereto.

(Prior Code § 17-11)

Anything in this chapter notwithstanding, this chapter shall not apply to any peddler or solicitor who knocks at any door, or rings any bell at the invitation or with the consent of some member of the household at which he so applies for admission.

(Prior Code § 17-11)