§ 14-122. Ask, beg or solicit money, alms or other contributions.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to ask, beg or solicit money, alms, or contributions in the town without first obtaining a permit from the chief of police or his designee. To obtain a permit, the applicant must provide the following information: name, address, government issued photo ID, if available, signature and information to enable the applicant to be contacted by the town. The permit shall be valid for a period of 90 days, and may be renewed upon submission of an updated application. If a permit holder is convicted of a violation of begging and panhandling ordinances, the holder shall not be eligible for another permit for a period of one year from the date of conviction of the offense.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to ask, beg or solicit money, alms or contributions:

(1)

In any manner while standing, sitting or otherwise located within any street right-of- way in the town (including the non-traveled portions of the right-of-way, such as medians and highway shoulders); further, no person shall place any object, such as a chair, crate or any furniture in the right-of way or sidewalk blocking the safe passage of pedestrians; or

(2)

In an aggressive manner from any operator or occupant of a motor vehicle while that vehicle is on a state or town maintained street or highway; or

(3)

In any manner while on private property if the owner, tenant, lawful occupant has asked the person not to solicit on the property or has posted a sign clearly indicating solicitations are not welcomed on the property; or

(4)

In any manner while in a public place or place open to the public, forcing one's self upon another by making repeated demands for money, alms, or solicitations; or

(5)

In any manner within 20 feet of any entrance or exit of any bank or automated teller machine during the hours of operation without consent of the owner or other person legally in possession of such facilities; or

(6)

In any manner without wearing a reflective traffic vest.

(Ord. No. 691, 11-9-2017)