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That's Correct. You Can't Panhandle in The Panhandle.

This article provides legal citations in The State of Idaho, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Hayden that outlaw panhandling for money. At the end of the article, I've also provided the KSCO non-emergency phone line to report this when you see it happening.

First thing's first.

I feel like I need to get this out of the way: Yes, it is kind of whimsically ironic that you can't actually panhandle in the The Idaho Panhandle... but you can't ok?! There I said it!

The city ordinances I found use the legal term solicitation for "panhandling" in public. For example, here's an excerpt from the Coeur d’Alene City Ordinances:

No person shall stand on a highway or street for the purpose of soliciting contributions unless a permit is applied for and issued by the city clerk. (Ord. 3023 §1, 2001, eff. 7-1-2001)

Group of panhandlers by Yokes market in Post Falls.

Ok, I'm done with my prologue. Here's the list.

The State of Idaho

https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title49/t49ch7/sect49-709/

Coeur d’Alene

Public byways: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coeurdaleneid/latest/coeurdalene_id/0-0-0-4861 ^[¹^]
Private property: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coeurdaleneid/latest/coeurdalene_id/0-0-0-2874

Post Falls

Hayden

Public byways: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/haydenid/latest/hayden_id/0-0-0-1833
Private property: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/haydenid/latest/hayden_id/0-0-0-817

Note: The cities use these 3rd-party websites to host their ordinances to provide the ability to search, and provide citation links to it. I've confirmed that these are the authoritative sources. If you're curious about your specific city (e.g., Spirit Lake, or Rathdrum) then comment below, and I can help you look it up.

You might be wondering, "Well, how come people can stand on corners holding political signage?" or "What about the Liberty Statue cosplay guy standing on the sidewalk every January?" Great questions! Simply put: You can definitely hold signage... you just can't ask for money. If you are asking for money, or conducting some kind of business then you need to get a permit with the city.

KSCO Non-Emergency Phone

If you see illegal panhandling happening, call the KSCO non-emergency phone line: (208) 769-2320.

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