Official:Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," by revising the requirements for sales from newsstands by permitting newsstands to sell additional products and services, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Greenlee
Introduced: May 19, 2016
Signed: June 16, 2016
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill allows newsstands in Philadelphia to sell more products and services beyond just newspapers and magazines, such as snacks, drinks, and cell phone accessories.
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