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Is it illegal to ask for money?

Updated: 4/30/2024
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13y ago

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Yes and no.

First generally speaking, it's not illegal to go door to door to ask for money. Usually this is accompanied by a service...BUT there is nothing that says you can't just ask for money.

However NEARLY ALL cities, townships, parishes, or what have you require a solicitation permit.

Therefore it is illegal to do so without the permit.

I believe this is a civil issue and not criminal, so if you knock on someones door and they call the police, they may write a ticket (if not just a warning) for not having a permit, but will not take you to jail.

If you do not have a good or service that you are selling...YOU SHOULD MAKE IT KNOWN that you are asking for a voluntary handout, donation, etc... Otherwise it may be misunderstood as an attempt at robbery. At which point criminal charges could be made, if a complaint is filed.

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3d ago

Asking for money itself is not illegal. However, the context and manner in which money is requested can make it illegal, such as through fraud, coercion, or harassment. It's important to be aware of local laws and regulations regarding soliciting money in public spaces.

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14y ago

You would have to check the local laws of the jurisdiction in which you live. As a general rule it is not illegal to ask for anything, but you may have to register as a solicitor, or a charity - or for taxes - or something similar - in order to make it legal to receive money where you live.

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13y ago

Such as begging? No.

If you did a service and want to be paid for that service asking for money is not only socially acceptable but legal as well.

However asking for payment for giving a sexual favor is illegal in many states.

Another View: In most states of the US, activebegging (panhandling) IS against the 'public order' statutes.

Passive begging, such as sitting or standing on the sidewalk or at an interesection, WITHOUT approaching and actively asking for money IS allowed.

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14y ago

Question is too general. It may depend on what you're asking the money FOR?

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14y ago

no its not if your poor cause its the quickest and easyest way to get money

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