The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings provided in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning;
ACCOSTING. Approaching or speaking to a person in such a manner as would cause a reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon his or her person, or upon property in his or her immediate possession.
ASK, BEG OR SOLICIT. Includes, without limitation, the spoken, written or printed word or other acts as are conducted in furtherance of the purpose of obtaining donations.
FORCING ONESELF UPON THE COMPANY OF ANOTHER. Continuing to ask, beg or solicit from a person after that person has made a negative response; blocking the passage of the individual addressed; or otherwise engaging in conduct which could reasonably be construed as intended to compel or force a person to accede to demands.
(Ord. 15-03, passed 5-18-2015)