Arizona's loitering and disorderly conduct statutes (ARS 13-2905 and 13-2904) cover aggressive solicitation involving threat, physical contact, or traffic obstruction. Maricopa County Sheriff enforces in unincorporated areas; passive panhandling is constitutionally protected speech.
Following the Ninth Circuit ruling in Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) and earlier panhandling-protection cases, Arizona cities and counties cannot ban peaceful solicitation. Maricopa County relies on ARS 13-2905 loitering rules, which prohibit obstructing pedestrians, intimidating drivers, or soliciting after dark in a threatening manner. ARS 13-2904 disorderly conduct covers fighting words and physical confrontation. Sheriff deputies in unincorporated areas issue citations or warnings. Cities like Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe maintain narrow ordinances targeting aggressive conduct (touching, blocking ATMs, repeated requests) consistent with constitutional limits.
Aggressive panhandling under ARS 13-2905 is a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by 30 days jail and $500 fine. Disorderly conduct under ARS 13-2904 ranges from Class 1 misdemeanor to Class 6 felony if a weapon is involved.
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