OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say aggressive panhandlers have been a growing problem in Omaha, and officials are now seeking a city ordinance to address the matter.

A current city ordinance says anyone who wants to solicit money, other than a religious organization or a charity, must obtain written permission from the police chief.

Now, Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer has asked the City Council to consider an ordinance that would prohibit specific actions by people asking for money. Those prohibited actions would include soliciting money near an ATM, repeating requests for money, asking for money from someone who’s stopped in traffic and touching someone while panhandling.

A public hearing is scheduled for later this month.