Johnston County approves panhandling rules

The county Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved rules that require anyone asking for money on the street to get a permit for the activity. Permits are free and are good for one year.

Raleigh and Wake County also approved panhandling regulations in recent months.

The American Civil Liberties Union has sent letters to officials in Raleigh and the two counties, expressing concern that requiring permits for panhandling violates people's free speech rights.