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Tulsa, OK Public Conduct: Aggressive Panhandling (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing law
Title 27, Ch. 14, § 1407
Repeatedly
2+ times within 1 hour
Max fine
$200 per violation
Covers
blocking passage or causing fear of violence

Summary

Tulsa bans aggressive begging: repeatedly blocking someone's path to ask for money, or using physical action to make a person fear violence while soliciting.

It shall be unlawful and an offense for any person to aggressively beg as defined by this section. A person is guilty of aggressive begging if he or she: 1. Repeatedly begs in a manner that hinders or obstructs the free passage of any person in a public place; or 2. By physical action while in the act of begging, intentionally causes or attempts to cause another person to reasonably fear imminent force or violence upon his person or upon property in his immediate possession, or commission of any criminal act upon his person or upon property in his immediate possession.

Source: City of TulsaView official code

Full Breakdown

Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 27, Chapter 14, Section 1407 makes it an offense to "aggressively beg": defined as repeatedly begging (two or more times in one hour) in a way that hinders or obstructs someone's free passage in a public place, or using physical action while begging to intentionally cause a person to reasonably fear imminent violence or a crime against them or their property. "Beg" covers stopping or accosting someone, or directing another person or an animal to do so, to ask for money or anything of value. Ordinary panhandling that doesn't block passage or threaten anyone is not covered by this section.

Violations & Fines

Offense under City ordinance; penalty set by Section 1408 at up to $200 per violation, with each day of continued violation a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is all panhandling illegal in Tulsa?
No. Only "aggressive begging" is banned: repeatedly blocking someone's path or using physical action to make them fear violence while asking for money.
What counts as "repeatedly" under the ordinance?
Two or more begging contacts within a one-hour period, as defined in Section 1407(A)(4).

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