2007-06-08 02:39:33 · 9 answers · asked by Allegra 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Do they have to pay income tax?
2007-06-08 03:06:43 · update #1
Not only is it legal, it's very profitable. Just look at all the lobbyists in Washington begging for this and that!
If you are talking about people on the streets begging then often it isn't. Many cities have laws to discourage pandering. Places like Las Vegas will put you in jail. (Often for jaywalking or other minor crimes so as not to look heartless.)
2007-06-08 02:46:11 · answer #1 · answered by aGhost2u 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no Federal law that prohibits begging, however some states and cities do have laws that prohibit or restrict it. I Dayton Ohio for example you can beg but to do so you must register at the court house as a panhandler and you are required to report your earnings through begging.
2007-06-08 09:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No laws against it. I ran across a site that was like begoutloud or something. They make websites for people to beg across the internet lol.
2007-06-08 09:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by ♥TacySay♥ 12/18/08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most areas it is, I see enough of them begging at traffic lights
2007-06-08 09:44:29 · answer #4 · answered by lisalau 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The illegal part is where you are standing/sitting while doing it. If you are on private property, they will kick you off of it. Begging in itself is not illegal.
2007-06-08 09:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by beenthere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cities have statutes that address it with pandering and vagrancy charges.
2007-06-08 09:43:04 · answer #6 · answered by booman17 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies by location, there is no national law against it.
2007-06-08 09:42:14 · answer #7 · answered by neverwhere11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-06-08 09:42:40 · answer #8 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!
2007-06-08 09:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋