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: January 24, 2008
Signed: April 10, 2008
: Committee on Public Safety
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill prohibits and regulates certain assault weapons in Philadelphia, including semi-automatic pistols and rifles with specific features.
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