Manteca, CA
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Being homeless is not a crime; however, many kinds of public activities are illegal and should be reported to the Manteca Police Department. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 (i.e. if the crime is in progress or about to happen and involves serious personal injury, property damage or property loss), otherwise, call the Manteca Police non-emergency line at (209) 456-8101.
Regulations for the following activities are detailed within the Manteca Municipal Code.
- Aggressive solicitation prohibited - MMC 9.44.020
- Alcoholic beverage - open container in public - MMC 9.12.020
- All solicitation prohibited at specified locations - MMC 9.44.030
- Animals (entire ordinance) - MMC Title 6
- Animals at large - MMC 6.08.010
- Camping - MMC 12.20.030
- Parking for consecutive period of 72-hours - prohibited - MMC 10.44.050
- Public urination or defecation - MMC 9.13.020
- Parks and recreation facility use - MMC 12.12
- Removal of recyclable material prohibited - MMC 13.02.080
- Shopping carts - MMC 8.22
For additional information and resources, please view the city's Information and Resources for Addressing Homeless Issues brochure.