What is panhandling?

Per DeLand ORD. 21-29(a)(3) - Panhandle means to ask for, demand or solicit money, gifts or donations, either by words, bodily gestures, signs or other means. The terms panhandle, solicit and beg are synonymous in meaning. Panhandling is any solicitation made in person, requesting an immediate donation of money or other thing of value. Purchase of an item for an amount far exceeding its normal market value, under circumstances where a reasonable person would understand that the purchase is, in substance, a donation, is a donation for the purpose of this section. Panhandling does not include passively standing or sitting with a sign or other indication that one is seeking donations at a location not prohibited by this section and not in a manner prohibited by this section.

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1. What are the panhandling laws in DeLand?
2. What is panhandling?
3. What does the term 'aggressive' mean when it comes to panhandling?
4. Where are the high-risk intersections?
5. What type of enforcement is in place?
6. If I donate to this initiative, where will my money go?