Fargo prohibits aggressive solicitation under Chapter 25, including blocking pedestrians, threatening behavior, or panhandling near ATMs, bus stops, and outdoor restaurant seating.
Fargo's aggressive panhandling ordinance under Chapter 25 makes it unlawful to solicit money in a way that touches the listener, blocks their path, follows them after refusal, uses profane language, or makes false statements about the donor's destination. Solicitation is also banned within set distances of ATMs, bus stops, sidewalk cafes, and parking pay stations. Passive sign-holding remains protected speech under state and federal law. Fargo Police partner with downtown ambassadors to redirect frequent panhandlers to social services.
Aggressive solicitation can trigger a Class B misdemeanor citation, with elevated charges for repeat offenses or contact with elderly or disabled individuals.
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