Patient Explanation. Wrote:
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> Learn to read Wrote:
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> > Read the VA code dumbass. Illegal...
> >
> > See ORD-9928-S9 in the 2012 Virginia Crime
> Code:
> >
>
http://www.vcsc.virginia.gov/VCCs/2012/AllActive_V
>
> > CC2012.pdf
>
> The link you posted is outdated. The current
> version of the document is
>
http://www.vcsc.virginia.gov/VCCs/2013/AllActiveVC
> Cs.pdf
>
> Secondly, the document is a list of Virginia Crime
> Codes from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing
> Commission, which merely specifies how crimes
> should be punished once the person
is
> convicted of a crime.
>
> ORD-9928-S9 just means that it's a criminal
> offense
if there's a local ordnance
> against it (the "ORD" part) and that is has a
> special sentencing structure (the "S9" part).
>
> Panhandling and begging are not crimes defined in
> the Code of Virginia; they're left up to the local
> municipalities (cities, towns and counties) to
> define.
>
> So, you need to find us a specific section from
> the Fairfax County Code of Ordinances, which is at
>
http://www.municode.com/library/VA/Fairfax_County,
> which says that panhandling or begging is a
> crime.
>
> There
is a Herndon town ordinance against
> vehicle solicitation, Sec. 42-136, and it's
> defined as class 2 misdemeanor (six months in
> jail, $1,000 fine) in Sec. 42-137.
>
http://www.municode.com/library/VA/Herndon
>
> Know what the documents you're referring to are
> before you start figuratively waving them in
> people's faces.
Fuck You, you posted a lengthy explanation without the Fairfax ordinance. Epic Fail.
Article 1. - In General.
Article 2. - Licenses.
http://library.municode.com/HTML/10051/level2/FACOCO_CH31PESOCA.html#fn_86#TOPTITLE
Section 31-1-2. Prohibited acts.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to ring the bell, or knock on the door, or otherwise attempt to gain admittance for the purpose of canvassing, peddling or soliciting at any residence, dwelling or apartment at which a sign bearing the words "No Peddlers or Solicitors" or words of similar import indicating that such persons are not wanted on said premises, is painted, affixed or otherwise exposed to public view.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor, to canvass, peddle, or solicit except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M.
(c)
It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to fail to disclose to the prospective buyer, upon request, his name and the name of the company, product or organization he represents, and if requested so to do, to leave the premises immediately.
(d)
It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to make any assertion, representation or statement of fact which misrepresents the purpose of his call, or use any plan, scheme, or ruse which misrepresents such purpose.
(e)
It shall be unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to fail to provide, at the request of the purchaser, a written receipt, which receipt shall be signed by the person making the sale and shall set forth a brief description of the goods or services sold, the total purchase price thereof, amount of cash payment, if any, and the balance due and terms of payment.
(f)
It shall be unlawful for any person licensed pursuant to this Chapter to use or exploit the fact of being licensed so as to lead the public to believe that such registration in any manner constitutes an endorsement or approval by this County; provided, however, that the use of the following statement shall not be deemed a prohibited exploitation:"Licensed by the Director of the Fairfax County Department of Consumer Affairs as required by law. Licensing does not imply endorsement by Fairfax County.
(g)
It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to give false or incorrect information to the Director in filing statements or reports required by this Chapter.
(h)
It shall be unlawful for any person who is licensed as a promoter of an arts and crafts show pursuant to this Chapter to fail to submit a roster of all peddlers, itinerant merchants, or solicitors who are expected to participate in any arts and crafts show being sponsored by that person to the Director no less than three (3) days prior to conducting any such show. That roster also shall indicate the time and place of the expected show.
(i)
It shall be unlawful for any person who is licensed as a promoter of an arts and crafts show pursuant to this Chapter to fail to keep at the site of an arts and crafts show a current roster of all peddlers, itinerant merchants, or solicitors participating in any ongoing arts and crafts show being sponsored by that person, and it shall be unlawful to fail to show such roster upon request to the Director or to any law enforcement official.
(j)
It shall be unlawful for any such promoter to fail to file with the Director a complete roster of all such participants within seven (7) days after the completion of any arts and crafts show sponsored by the promoter within the County. All such rosters shall record the time and location of the event, and such rosters shall identify the full name, address, telephone number and nature of business for each participant. (16-76-31; 43-81-31; 22-84-31; 10-93-31, ยง 1.)