Charleston, SC established a new set of safety prohibitions on protests and public gatherings
Charleston, SC safety prohibitions on public gatherings
The City of Charleston passed an ordinance establishing new safety prohibitions on protests and public gatherings including religious services, speeches, demonstrations, etc. The ordinance requires all groups of 25 or more to obtain a permit from Charleston Police Department, bans open carry firearms, makes it illegal to disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic, and prevents gathering within 15 feet of monuments or memorials.
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New city ordinance lays out 8 pages of rules for public protests and permits | WCIV
The city of Charleston passed an ordinance on protests Thursday. The ordinance is meant to better define the "safety prohibitions" on protests and public gatherings. The ordinance requires all groups of 25 or more to obtain a permit from Charleston Police Department before gathering. This includes any protests, religious services, vigils, speeches or demonstration that voice views or grievances in a way that will draw the public.
New city ordinance lays out 8 pages of rules for public protests and permits | Greater Charleston
The city of Charleston passed an ordinance on protests Thursday. The ordinance is meant to better define the 'safety prohibitions'... (30 Jul 2021, 08:31 pm)
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