Carson, CA Public Conduct: Aggressive Panhandling (2026)
Key Facts
- Aggressive solicitation
- Unlawful in any public area
- Buffer zone
- 25 feet from ATMs, banks, bus stops
- Private property
- Barred if owner posts no-soliciting sign
- Penalty
- Infraction under CMC § 1200
Summary
Carson bans soliciting money or sales in an aggressive manner in any public area, and bars solicitation entirely near bus stops, banks, ATMs, and posted private property, citywide.
It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit money or other things of value or to solicit the sale of goods or services in an aggressive manner in a public area. ... no person may solicit or beg for any moneys, goods or services ... within twenty-five (25) feet of any bus or public transport station or stop ... within twenty-five (25) feet of any entrance or exit of any bank or check-cashing businesses or ... automated teller machine.
Full Breakdown
Carson Municipal Code § 4431 makes it unlawful to solicit money, goods, or services in an 'aggressive manner' in any public area: defined to include blocking a person's path, following someone after a negative response, or using intimidating words or gestures. § 4432 separately bars all solicitation, aggressive or not, within 25 feet of bus stops and public transit vehicles, in public parking garages, within 25 feet of banks, check-cashing businesses or ATMs, from vehicle occupants in traffic, and on private property where the owner has objected or posted a no-soliciting sign. Violation is an infraction under CMC § 1200.
Violations & Fines
Violating either section is an infraction under CMC § 1200 and Article 1, Chapter 2, enforceable citywide by Carson police and code enforcement.
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