§ 31-13 LARCENY.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to commit the offense of larceny by taking any property not his own and to which he has no claim or right with the intent of permanently depriving the owner of lawful possession, or receive or possess any such property knowing the same to be stolen.

(Ord. 2641, passed 5-22-1978)

§ 31-13.1 FORFEITURE.

   (a)   Any vehicle used in furtherance of larceny of aluminum siding, copper pipe, copper wire, manhole covers, household fixtures, or other scrap metal from either a public or private owner shall be forfeited to the City of Flint.

   (b)   The Chief Legal Officer shall institute forfeiture proceedings in the name of the City of Flint in the Genesee County Circuit Court.

(Ord. 3799, passed 8-22-2011; Ord. 3803, passed 9-12-2011)

§ 31-13.2 PENALTIES.

   (a)   Any person convicted of larceny of aluminum siding, copper pipe, copper wire, manhole covers or other scrap metal from either a public or private owner shall serve a mandatory ninety (90) day jail term in the Genesee County Jail. A jail term imposed under this section shall not be suspended nor any credit given for good time or trustee status. The person subject to the sentence mandated by this section is not eligible for probation during the mandatory term imposed.

(Ord. 3800, passed 9-12-2011; Ord. 3804, passed 9-26-2011)

§ 31-14 BEGGING OR PANHANDLING.

   It shall be unlawful to go about from person to person or from place to place, soliciting contributions for oneself or others; provided, however, that soliciting of charitable contributions pursuant to a permit issued by the City Clerk is not prohibited.

(Ord. 2849, passed 8-30-1982)

§ 31-15 RIOTERS; COLLECTORS OF CROWDS AND THE LIKE.

   All persons who shall make, aid or assist in making any riot, disturbance or improper diversion, or who shall aid or assist in collecting a crowd for any unlawful purpose, or who shall commit any breach of the peace, shall be deemed to be disorderly persons.

(Ord. 186, passed 10-14-1924)