Salt Lake City bans aggressive panhandling under SLC Code 11.20 including soliciting near ATMs, after dark, in transit zones, or with threatening conduct, while preserving passive sign-holding as constitutionally protected speech.
Salt Lake City's aggressive panhandling ordinance (SLC 11.20) prohibits soliciting money through threatening behavior, physical contact, blocking pedestrian or vehicle paths, panhandling within 10 feet of ATMs or bank entrances, or any solicitation after dark or near TRAX stops. Following 2015 Reed v. Town of Gilbert, passive sign-holding remains constitutionally protected and cannot be banned. SLC focuses enforcement on aggressive conduct rather than mere request. The city partners with Volunteers of America and the Road Home shelter for diversion programs. Violations are Class B or C misdemeanors with fines and possible jail time.
Aggressive solicitation, panhandling near ATMs, blocking pedestrians, or soliciting from drivers in traffic triggers SLCPD citations, misdemeanor charges, and fines.
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