07/15/2026
PSA
Dear Friends, citizens, and neighbors of Latrobe,
DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION: Know the law and respect our citizens' right to privacy
The City of Latrobe Police Department is placing all individuals, companies, and organizations engaged in door-to-door peddling or solicitation on notice regarding the requirements of the City of Latrobe Chapter 223.
If you are peddling or soliciting within the City of Latrobe, you are required to comply with the City's licensing ordinance and obtain proper permits.
EACH PERSON going door to door must be properly licensed. A company, organization, or group cannot obtain one license and use it to cover multiple employees, agents, or representatives. Licenses are individual and are not transferable.
Licensed peddling and solicitation may only occur Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. AND 6:00 P.M. No peddling or solicitation is permitted on Sundays.
Those engaged in these activities are required to carry their City-issued license and must exhibit it upon request to a Latrobe Police Officer, City official, or citizen.
Now, let me be very clear:
A CITY LICENSE IS NOT AN INVITATION TO PRIVATE PROPERTY. A LICENSE DOES NOT OVERRIDE THE RIGHTS OF A PROPERTY OWNER. A LICENSE DOES NOT GIVE ANYONE THE RIGHT TO IGNORE A RESIDENT WHO TELLS THEM TO LEAVE.
Residents of our City have the right to control access to their private property. If a resident tells you to leave, you must leave.
If a property is clearly posted “NO TRESPASSING” or “PRIVATE PROPERTY", respect the sign and DO NOT ENTER.
If signage clearly communicates “NO SOLICITING,” “NO CANVASSING,” or otherwise places you on notice that your activity or presence is not welcome, respect the notice and move on. Do not argue, do not attempt to pressure the residents, do not remain on the property, and do not return and attempt to continue the same conduct.
The Latrobe Police Department will investigate complaints involving individuals who enter or remain on private property after receiving lawful notice that their presence is not permitted.
Where probable cause exists, our officers will take appropriate enforcement action under Section 3503 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, including applicable Defiant Trespasser or other trespassing provisions.
Violations of the City of Latrobe Chapter 223 may also result in enforcement under the City Ordinance. The ordinance provides for a fine of up to $600 for each offense, plus costs of prosecution. A license may be suspended or revoked. The ordinance further authorizes Latrobe Police Officers, under specified circumstances involving violations of the licensee's conduct requirements, to direct a licensee to leave the City and to es**rt that individual from the City limits if the licensee fails to comply within a reasonable time.
TO OUR RESIDENTS:
You do not have to open your door. You do not have to engage in conversation. You do not have to listen to a sales presentation.
You do not have to make purchases or donations. You have the right to tell an unwanted person to leave your property.
If someone refuses to leave, disregards the posted notice, is peddling or soliciting outside the authorized hours, is conducting these activities on Sunday, or cannot produce the required City license, CONTACT THE LATROBE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
TO THOSE GOING TO THE DOOR:
Know the law before you begin.
Obtain the proper license.
Carry your license.
Follow the authorized hours.
Respect posted property.
Respect the word “NO.”
When you are told to leave, you must LEAVE.
Our department will protect the lawful rights of our residents and will take appropriate enforcement action when the facts support a violation.
Respect our residents. Respect private property. Respect the law.
Chief Bosco
