§ 47-5. Nighttime soliciting prohibited.

(a) In general.

Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person may engage in soliciting between sunset and sunrise.

(b) Exception.

This section does not apply to soliciting that is done solely:

(i) by passively standing or sitting with a sign or other indication that one is seeking donations; and

(ii) without addressing any oral or other solicitation to any specific person other than in response to an inquiry by that person.

(c) Enforcement by Civil Citation.

(1) This section may be enforced by issuance of a civil citation under City Code Article 1, Subtitle 41 {"Civil Citations"}.

(2) A citation may be issued under this section only by a police officer.

(3) No person may be imprisoned for a violation of this section, for failing to pay a fine imposed under this section, or for failing to appear in court.