Council members in Shreve have approved an ordinance that bars all but a few select groups from soliciting within village limits. The new ordinance allows solicitation only for the following groups: Political, religious or other groups that would find protection under the First Amendment. Minors or adults engaged in nonprofit activities or fundraisers such as Girl Scouts selling cookies or Boy Scouts selling popcorn. Solicitors standing or maintaining booths on private property such as garage sales and standing or maintaining a booth as part of a farmers market or festival. The new legislation establishes civil penalties ranging from $100-$500 for those in violation of the ordinance.
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