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(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A sign on 600 South in Salt Lake City warns motorists that handing money to panhandlers is illegal.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A sign on 600 South in Salt Lake City warns motorists that handing money to panhandlers is illegal.

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