Official:Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by amending Section 9-605, entitled "Towing," to provide for certain exceptions to licensing requirements for towing companies located outside of the City; and by making further adjustments to the requirements for conducting the business of towing; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Kenney
Introduced: February 28, 2013
Signed: April 18, 2013
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill modifies the requirements for towing companies in Philadelphia to obtain licenses and conduct business within the city. It provides exceptions for non-city based towing companies that engage in consensual towing.
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