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Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to restrict the use of community spaces for government purposes not expressly authorized by the City or the courts and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY
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CHAPTER 10-800. SAFETY.
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? 10-848. Protecting Community Spaces
(1) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this Section:
(a) Law Enforcement Officer. Any "peace officer" as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. ? 501 (relating to definitions).
(b) Hospital. Any institution accredited by the appropriate state authority to provide medical care, pursuant to 31 Pa. Code ? 88.131.
(c) Information. Any personal identifying information, including custody status, release date, photos, Social Security number, Individual Tax Identification Number, contact information, place of birth, country of origin, place of employment, school or educational institution records, income, status as a recipient of public benefits, public utilities accounts, medical information or disability information.
(d) Municipal Authority. An authority established by the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act, 53 Pa. C.S. ? 5601 et seq.
(e) Judicial warrant. A warrant based on probable cause and issued by a judge appointed pursuant to Article III of the United States Constitution or a federal magistrate judge appointed pursuant to Section 631 of Title 28 of the United States Code.
(f) Administrative warrant. An order to arrest a person for an immigration violation, including an I-200 "Warrant for Arrest of Alien," an I-205 "Warrant of Removal/Deportation," and any similar forms.
(2) Safe Community Place means any property or fac...
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