Fullerton Municipal Code Ch. 7.106 Solicitation of Alms

It is the purpose and intent of the City Council, through adoption of this chapter, to provide additional enforcement tools to protect businesses and their potential customers from harassment by overly zealous beggars or solicitors of alms, or from persons soliciting donations in exchange for token service.

(Ord. 2868, passed - -1995)

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

ALMS. Includes, but is not limited to, charitable donations, money or other charitable aid.

TOKEN SERVICE. Includes, but is not limited to, the wiping or cleaning of glass on automotive vehicles.

(Ord. 2868, passed - -1995)

(A) No person shall accost any other person in, or on, any public place, or in, or on, any place open to the public for the purpose of begging or soliciting alms or soliciting donations in exchange for a token service that has been provided or promised.

(B) This section shall only apply to areas within 50 feet of a business establishment, unless such area is located in a shopping mall or center, in which case this section shall also apply to the parking and common areas of that shopping mall or center. It shall not apply to individuals or groups who are soliciting donations or services on behalf of a duly licensed nonprofit organization.

(C) Victims of the conduct prohibited by this section include the person accosted, and the owner or employee(s) of the business on whose property the accosting occurred. This section is not intended to prevent the solicitation of goods and services by properly documented and permitted persons or organizations. Such entities must possess all legal documentation necessary to make solicitations for qualifying persons or organizations.

(Ord. 2868, passed - -1995)