STATESVILLE, N.C. — Panhandlers and solicitors in Statesville are now required to have permits, following a new ordinance passed by the Statesville City Council on Monday.
The ordinance mandates that anyone wishing to solicit funds within the city limits must obtain a permit from the police department. The cost of the permit is set at $50.
The ordinance aims to regulate begging, panhandling, or soliciting contributions within Statesville, The Statesville Record & Landmark reports.
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