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Council adopts changes to peddling, soliciting and panhandling ordinance after attorney clarifies First Amendment limits
Summary
Council adopted on third reading an amendment to Aiken County's peddling, soliciting and panhandling rules after County Attorney Brad Farrar clarified the changes would not bar door‑to‑door activity protected by the First Amendment.
Aiken County Council approved amendments to Chapter 15 ("Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations"), Article II on peddling, soliciting, and panhandling on third reading. Councilwoman P.K. Hightower moved to approve the ordinance on third reading; Councilman Mike Kellems seconded and the measure was adopted unanimously.
County Attorney Brad Farrar clarified the ordinance’s minor edits, stating the language would not prevent door‑to‑door activity protected by the First Amendment. The ordinance text is recorded in the council packet (p. 17).
