§ 15-13. Soliciting alms.

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It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of soliciting alms, or begging charity, for his own livelihood, upon the streets or sidewalks of the city, or any other public place within the corporate limits of the city. It shall also be unlawful for a person to sell or offer for sale anything as an indirect method of soliciting alms.

(Code 1977, § 17-2; Ord. No. 1990-20, § 13-1, 6-5-90)

State law reference

Authority of city to regulate begging, G.S. 160A-179.

                    
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