Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 614 prohibits aggressive solicitation including touching, blocking paths, and threatening conduct. Florida Statute Sec. 856.011 covers disorderly intoxication. Passive panhandling remains protected First Amendment speech under federal court rulings.
Ordinance Code Chapter 614 (Solicitation in Public Areas) bans aggressive panhandling defined as touching the solicited person without consent, blocking pathway or vehicle, following after refusal, using profane language, and soliciting near ATMs, bus stops, or outdoor dining. Static panhandling, sign-holding, and verbal asks remain legal following Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) and Eleventh Circuit precedent. Florida Statute Sec. 856.011 addresses disorderly intoxication separately. Jacksonville also bars solicitation at Highway interchanges and median strips citing pedestrian safety under Ord. Code 614.107. JSO enforces with civil citation first; repeat offenders face misdemeanor charges and may be referred to homeless outreach.
First-time aggressive solicitation is a civil infraction starting at $50 under Ord. Code 614. Repeat offenses elevate to second-degree misdemeanor with up to $500 fine and 60 days jail per FL Sec. 775.082. Median solicitation brings a separate pedestrian violation.
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