When: February 1st, again on February 8th and again on February 15th
Where: Two Locations 4th and Franklin & 5th and Capitol in Olympia
Time: From noon to 1:30 pm and again from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
Activity: Picketing
February 1, 2007 the City of Olympia's Pedestrian Interference Ordinance takes effect.
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THIS ORDINANCE MAKES IT A MISDEMEANOR TO SIT DOWN IN MUCH OF THE DOWNTOWN OLYMPIA AREA.
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THIS ORDINANCE MAKES IT A MISDEMEANOR TO LIE DOWN IN MUCH OF THE DOWNTOWN OLYMPIA AREA.
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THIS ORDINANCE CONTINUES THE MISDEMEANOR STATUS OF AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING IN THE ORDINANCE ZONE. ASKING FOR SPARE CHANGE TWICE MAY BE CONSIDERED AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING. THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE
The maximum fine if you sit down, or lie down or panhandle aggressively is
90 DAYS IN JAIL AND A FINE OF $1,000.00.