§ 54-411. Begging, solicitation of rides, business, employment, or charitable contributions prohibited.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to commit the crime of begging as set forth herein.

(b)

Begging is the unauthorized solicitation for money or anything of value by any person.

(c)

No person shall stand, sit, or remain next to or in a roadway or street, or upon the shoulder of any street or roadway, or upon a neutral ground of any street or roadway for the purpose of begging, soliciting or otherwise requesting a ride, soliciting employment, making known his/her availability for employment, soliciting business or charitable contributions, or selling items or services to or from the drivers or occupants of any vehicle.

(d)

Individuals violating the provisions of this section may participate in a city-approved community service program in lieu of suffering the penalties imposed by this Code for violation of this section.

(Code 1956, § 42-79; M.C.S., Ord. No. 17,457, § 1, 3-7-96; M.C.S., Ord. No. 18,937, § 1, 10-15-98; M.C.S., Ord. No. 19,119, § 1, 2-18-99)