Is it illegal to distribute leaflets in the community?

Legal analysis: It is illegal to distribute leaflets in residential areas. Seizure of property, can report to the administrative department for Industry and commerce, the administrative department for Industry and commerce shall be ordered to stop the illegal act, and impose a fine of 50 yuan.

Legal basis: Advertising Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 5 Advertisers, advertising agents and publishers shall abide by laws and regulations, be honest and trustworthy, and compete fairly when engaging in advertising activities.

Article 6 The market supervision and management department in the State Council is in charge of the national advertising supervision and management, and the relevant departments in the State Council are responsible for the advertising management within their respective functions and duties.

The local market supervision and management departments at or above the county level shall be in charge of advertising supervision and management within their respective administrative areas, and the relevant departments of the local people's governments at or above the county level shall be responsible for advertising management within their respective functions and duties.

Article 7 Advertising industry organizations shall, in accordance with the provisions of laws, regulations and articles of association, formulate industry norms, strengthen industry self-discipline, promote industry development, guide members to engage in advertising activities according to law, and promote the integrity construction of the advertising industry.