Official:Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” by amending Section 10-719, entitled “Penalties,” by revising the penalty to be assessed for violations of this chapter; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember O'Neill
Introduced: May 13, 2021
Signed: June 24, 2021
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill increases fines for littering and refuse-related offenses in Philadelphia. The penalty for most violations will be a minimum of $1,000, while specific exemptions have smaller fines.
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