Official:Amending Section 10-609 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Urination or Defecation," by increasing the fine for violations of such section, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Campbell
Introduced: September 20, 2007
Signed: November 1, 2007
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill increases fines for public urination and defecation in Philadelphia, making it a Class III offense with penalties up to $500 or a $50 fine if paid within 8 days.
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