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Chapter 180 of the Code of the Village of East Aurora, entitled "Peddlers and Solicitors," is hereby amended by adding a new Article IV, entitled "Aggressive Solicitation," to read as follows: Article IV Aggressive Solicitation § 180-39. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: AGGRESSIVE MANNER Conduct occurring in the course of, in connection with, or immediately before or after a solicitation, which includes one or more of the following: A. Intentionally touching or causing physical contact with another person or an occupied vehicle without that person's consent. B. Intentionally blocking, obstructing or interfering with the safe or free passage of a pedestrian or vehicle, including conduct that unreasonably causes a pedestrian or vehicle operator to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. C. Following a person after soliciting such person, or while continuing to solicit such person, in a manner that is intended or reasonably likely to cause a reasonable person to fear bodily harm to oneself or another, damage to or loss of property, or the commission of a criminal act, or that is intended or reasonably likely to intimidate or coerce the person into providing money or another thing of value. D. Continuing to solicit a person after that person has clearly communicated a negative response or a desire not to be solicited, where such continued solicitation is intended or reasonably likely to intimidate, threaten, or coerce the person into providing money or another thing of value. E. Using violent or threatening gestures or words that are intended or reasonably likely to cause a reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm, damage to or loss of property, or the commission of a criminal act. F. Approaching a person in a manner that is intended or reasonably likely to intimidate or coerce the person into providing money or another thing of value. BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT