Proof of any one of the following factors constitute prima facie evidence that begging was done with the intent to intimidate another:
(a) That the begging was conducted within twenty-five feet of an entrance to or exit from a banking organization or licensed cashier of checks, as defined by Ohio R.C. 1315.21(C), during its business hours; that the begging was conducted within twenty-five feet of the entrance to or exit from a check cashing business as defined by Ohio R.C. 1315.21(C).
(b) That the begging was conducted within twenty-five feet of any automated teller machine or the entrance to or exit from an automated teller machine facility;
(c) That the begging was conducted either within the physical confines of a bus stop shelter or area, or within ten feet of an entrance to or exit from a bus stop shelter or area;
(d) That when no bus stop shelter exists, the begging was conducted within a twenty-foot radius of the sign indicating a bus stop.
(e) That the beggar approached the operator or occupant of a motor vehicle while the vehicle is located on any street or stopped at any intersection and offered to perform a service, or performed a service without permission and then demanded payment, or offered to sell goods or services for more than their usual value. This paragraph shall not apply to services rendered in connection with emergency repairs requested by the operator or passenger of such vehicle;
(f) That the beggar intentionally touched or caused physical contact with another person, or that person's property without their consent in the course of begging, followed the person before, after or during begging, or persisted in begging after the other person has given a response that a reasonable person would understand to be a negative response to the request; or,
(g) That the beggar used violent or threatening gestures toward a person solicited, or used insults, profanity, or veiled threats;
(h) That the begging was conducted within twenty-five feet of any sidewalk café or patio.
(i) That the begging was conducted within twenty-five feet of a drive thru window or within twenty- five feet of any vehicles that are in line at a drive thru window;
(j) That the begging was conducted inside any store or restaurant or their immediate parking lots;
(k) That the begging was conducted within fifteen feet of a pay telephone.
(Ord. 89-15. Passed 1-25-16.)