§ 19-174. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Passive solicitation means quietly standing or sitting or performing music, singing or other street performance with a sign or other indication that a donation is being sought, without any vocal request other than in response to an inquiry by another person.

Public place means any street, sidewalk, bridge, alley, alleyway, plaza, park, public grounds, public driveway, public parking lot, public transportation facility, or inside a motor vehicle in or on any such place.

Solicit, ask or beg means using the spoken, written, or printed word or bodily gestures, signs or other means with the purpose of obtaining an immediate donation of money or other thing of value or soliciting the sale of goods or services, regardless of the solicitor's purpose or intended use of the money or other thing of value. The term "solicit, ask or beg" does not include "passive solicitation" as defined in this section.

(Code 2004, § 66-193; Ord. No. 2006-200-2007-14, § 1, 1-8-2007)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

(Code 2004, § 66-193; Ord. No. 2006-200-2007-14, § 1, 1-8-2007)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.