Official:Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places-Prohibited Conduct," by amending Section 10-604, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," by increasing penalties regarding alcoholic beverages in certain City-owned recreation centers, playgrounds and park areas, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Campbell
Introduced: April 19, 2007
Signed: June 14, 2007
: Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill increases penalties for drinking alcoholic beverages in certain City-owned recreation centers, playgrounds, and park areas, making it a Class III offense with fines or imprisonment.
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