RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission on Tuesday approved a new ordinance regulating panhandling and solicitation along public rights of way in the county.

Under the new rule, anyone wishing to solicit or request donations on a public right of way must first obtain a daily permit from the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office.

The permit, which is free of charge, requires a valid photo ID and is issued for a specific location.

Each permit is valid only for that one day and cannot be transferred to another person. Individuals are limited to two daily permits within a six-month period.

The ordinance establishes a tiered penalty system for violations.

A first offense will result in a verbal warning, a second offense will bring a written warning, and a third offense cou

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