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Amending Chapter 10-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Minors," by amending the hours of the curfew for minors; and by amending the enforcement provisions, including, but not limited to, increasing the penalties for minors who violate the provisions of the Chapter and for parents and operators of establishments who knowingly permit minors to violate the Chapter, and by making certain technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10-300 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 10-300. MINORS.
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§10-302. Definitions.
(1) In this Chapter the following definitions apply:
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(h) School Year. The days of the year not within Summer.
(i) Summer. From Memorial Day through the day before Labor Day.
(j) Weekend Day. Friday and Saturday, except that October 30 and October 31 shall never be treated as "Weekend Days" for purposes of this Chapter, but shall always be treated as "Weekdays."
(k) Weekday. Any day other than a Weekend Day, and October 30 and October 31, regardless of the day of the week.
§10-303. Unlawful Conduct of Minors.
(1) No minor shall remain in or upon any public place or any establishment [between the hours of 10:30 P.M. and 6 A.M. of the following day, official City time, except that on Fridays and Saturdays, excluding certain days of the year as specified in paragraph (2) of this section, the hours shall be from 12 midnight to 6 A.M.] from the Evening Curfew Time indicated in the following chart until 6 A.M. the following day, unless said minor is accompanied by a parent, is doing an errand or other legitimate business as directed by the minor's parents, or is engaged in gainful lawful employment during the curfew hours or is on active duty in the Armed Service of the United States.
Evening Curfew Time
School Year
Summer
Weekday
Weekend Day
Weekday
Weekend Day...
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