Official:Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places --- Prohibited Conduct," by adding new sections prohibiting gambling and conducting gambling operations on a public right-of-way, or on property owned by the City or other public agency; prohibiting individual or group observation of such activity or operation, and providing penalties for violations, all under terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Miller
Introduced: February 3, 2000
Signed: May 18, 2000
: Committee on Law and Government
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill makes it a crime to gamble on public streets and sidewalks in Philadelphia, including playing card games, dice games, or animal fighting for money. It also prohibits observing or participating in such activities. Those caught breaking this law can face fines of up to $300.
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