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Litchfield council adopts ordinance restricting aggressive panhandling, sets fines
Summary
The Litchfield City Council adopted an ordinance defining and restricting aggressive panhandling, designating high‑risk locations (ATMs, school entrances, traffic lanes/medians) and authorizing fines up to $250 per day for violations; the vote was recorded by roll call.
LITCHFIELD, Ky. — The Litchfield City Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance that defines and restricts aggressive panhandling, begging and charitable or political solicitation in specified public places and establishes fines for violations.
During the second and final reading, Arlene read the ordinance’s preamble and definitions, which say aggressive panhandling includes confronting a person in a way that would cause a reasonable person to fear bodily harm, touching someone without consent, using obscene or abusive language while…
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