As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PANHANDLING
Any solicitation made in person requesting an immediate donation
of money, purchase of an item for an amount far exceeding its value,
under circumstances where a reasonable person would understand that
the purchase is in substance a donation, is a donation for the purpose
of this chapter. 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 person other than
in response to an inquiry by that person.
Any person who panhandles after sunset or before sunrise is
guilty of a summary offense.
Any person who panhandles when the person solicited is in any
of the following places is guilty of a summary offense:
A. At any bus stop or train stop;
B. In any public transportation vehicle or facility;
C. In any vehicle on the street; or
D. On private property, unless the panhandler has permission from the
owner or occupant.
Any person who panhandles in any of the following manners is
guilty of a summary offense:
A. By coming within three feet of the person solicited, until that person
has indicated that he does wish to make a donation;
B. By blocking the path of the person solicited along a sidewalk or
street;
C. By following a person who walks away from the panhandler;
D. By using profane or abusive language, either during the solicitation
or following a refusal;
E. By panhandling in a group of two or more persons; or
F. By any statement, gesture, or other communication which a reasonable
person in the situation of the person solicited would perceive to
be a threat.