§ 50-91. Definition.  


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  • "Panhandling" is hereby defined as a solicitation made in person, requesting an immediate donation of money or other thing of value. Purchase of an item of an amount far exceeding its value, under circumstances where a reasonable person would understand that the purchase is, in substance, a donation for the purpose of the article. Except as specifically provided in this article, panhandling does not include passively standing or sitting with a sign or other indication that one is seeking donations, without addressing any solicitation to any specific persons other than in response to an inquiry by that person.

(Ord. No. 99-25, § I, 2-25-99)