Official:Amending Section 10-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety" by adding a new Section 10-821a entitled "Contraband Weapons, Accessories and Ammunition," providing for the prohibition and registration of certain assault weapons and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Councilmember Clarke
Introduced: March 25, 2004
Signed: May 3, 2007
: Committee on Public Safety
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This Philadelphia City Council bill makes it illegal to possess, manufacture, transfer, deliver, sell, or use certain assault weapons and accessories in Philadelphia. It also requires registration of these items. The goal is to reduce crime and protect public safety.
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