§ 2-21-102. Threatening, intimidating, or harassing behavior for purposes of solicitation; penalties.

(a)

Aggressive solicitation prohibited. In any public place, it is unlawful for any person to solicit from another person by:

(1)

Any act or language constituting an express or implied threat of injury to any person or of damage to or loss of any property owned by or in lawful possession of the solicited person;

(2)

Continuing to solicit after the solicited person has made an express negative response to an initial solicitation; or

(3)

Any act that impedes the passage or free movement of the solicited person, whether the solicited person is on foot, on a bicycle, in a wheelchair, operating a motor vehicle, entering or exiting a motor vehicle, or moving or attempting to move in any other manner.

(b)

Definitions. As used in this section, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

(1)

Public place shall include all places within the county defined as a public place pursuant to Section 877.21, Florida Statutes, as may be amended.

(2)

Solicit and solicitation shall include attempts, whether verbal or through other means of communication, to obtain contributions or to sell any good, property, or service for any purpose, including panhandling.

(3)

Person is defined as a natural person.

(c)

Enforcement and violations. The sheriff and other law enforcement agencies are authorized to enforce this section. The violation of any provision of this section shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed 60 days or by both such fine and imprisonment, as provided in Section 125.69, Florida Statutes. Each violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 12-022, § 2, 4-24-12)