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City Tightens Reins on Vicious Animals at Popular Tot Lots With Tough New Regulations

Official:Amending Chapter 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending certain provisions all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Campbell

Introduced: March 29, 2007

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2004–2007 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill amends the Philadelphia Code to ban pit bulls and other 'vicious animals' in certain city play areas called 'Tot lots', with penalties for violators.

What This Bill Does

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The bill would

Prohibit pit bulls and other "vicious animals" from being taken into "Tot lots", which are city play areas.
Impose a penalty of up to $300 fine, or up to 90 days imprisonment, or both, on individuals who violate this prohibition.
Define "vicious animals" to include pit bulls.
Take effect immediately upon passage.