INC NEWS - wording for solicitation resolution

[Ken Gasch]

As discussed at the last INC general meeting, here is the text of the solicitation resolution as it stands.  We will vote at this month's meeting.  Post any questions to this list so that they may be answered.

Fondly,

Ken Gasch
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ORDINANCE REGULATING SOLICITATION ON THE

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS OF DURHAM COUNTY



WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C.G.S.  153a-121-153A-125, and 153A-176, the Board of Commissioner may regulate begging, solicitation campaigns, and salesmen; and



WHEREAS, begging and the solicitation of money for charities or businesses in the streets and highways of Durham poses a significant hazard both to pedestrian and motorists, and



WHEREAS, begging and the solicitation of money in the streets and highways of Durham poses a significant opportunity for fraud and misrepresentation,



NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF DURHAM DOTH ORDAIN:



  1.. That the Durham County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding a new article to be numbered Article IV of Chapter 22, which article reads as follows;


ARTICLE IV.  SOLICITATION ON THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS



Sec 22-61  Solicitations defined


            For the purposes of this article, "solicit" shall mean the asking for money or objects of value, with the intention that the money or object be transferred at that time, and at that place.   Solicitation shall include using the spoke, written or printed word 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.



Sec 22-61 Solicitation prohibited
            It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit an operator of other occupant of a motor vehicle while such vehicle is located on any street or highway.  Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to services rendered in connection with emergency repairs request by the operator or passenger of such vehicle.



Sec. 22-62 Jurisdiction
            This article shall be effective for all of Durham County not within a city, and effective in such city or cities, which have by resolution permitted this article to be effective within each city or cities



  2.. This Ordinance shall be effective on ratification


This the _____day of______, 2006
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