STATESVILLE, N.C. — Panhandlers and solicitors in Statesville are now required to have permits, following a new ordinance passed by the Statesville City Council on Monday.
[ ALSO READ: Statesville police headquarters expands as part of larger downtown development ]
The ordinance mandates that anyone wishing to solicit funds within the city limits must obtain a permit from the police department. The cost of the permit is set at $50.
The ordinance aims to regulate begging, panhandling, or soliciting contributions within Statesville, The Statesville Record & Landmark reports.
WATCH: Statesville motel that houses struggling families to close
This browser does not support the video element.