Other cities around Mississippi are also considering similar ordinances to crack down on panhandling under a new state law.

The Jackson City Council tabled a panhandling permit ordinance on Tuesday after a city Police Officer failed to show up to answer questions about the possible new law.

If the ordinance does pass at the September 23 meeting, it would bring the city into compliance with the Mississippi Safe Solicitation Act, which became law on July 1. Other cities around the state are also considering similar ordinances to crack down on panhandling under the new law.

In Jackson, panhandlers would obtain a daily permit from the Jackson Police Department for $25. The permit would limit the time, from 9 a.m. until an hour before dark, and would be only one person at a site per day, as

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