Official:Amending Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code, which provides for the impoundment of vehicles used in the solicitation of prostitution and related offenses, by also providing for the impoundment of a trailer or other load being towed by a vehicle used in the commission of such offenses, and by adding various enforcement and administrative provisions, including having the Philadelphia Parking Authority act as the towing and storage agent for impounded vehicles and loads; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Mariano
Introduced: April 15, 2004
Signed: June 3, 2004
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This law expands the impoundment of vehicles used in prostitution-related crimes to include trailers and loads being towed by these vehicles. The Philadelphia Parking Authority will be responsible for towing and storing these vehicles.
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