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Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Chapter 10-300, entitled "Minors," by providing for the establishment of a daytime curfew for minors of compulsory school age on days when such minors are required to be in school, providing for penalties, adding definitions and 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. 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 10-300. MINORS.
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§ 10-302. Definitions.
(1) In this Chapter the following definitions apply:
(a) Compulsory School Age. The period of a child's life during which the child is required to attend school as established by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission pursuant to 24 P.S. § 21-2103(8), unless the provisions of 24 P.S.§ 13-1326 are otherwise applicable.
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§10-309. Daytime Curfew.
(1) Unlawful Conduct of Minors. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this Section, no minor of compulsory school age shall remain in or upon any public place or establishment between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on any day during which such minor's school is in session.
(2) Exceptions. The provisions of this Section shall not apply:
(a) To a minor who has written permission, in his or her possession from school authorities, excusing his or her attendance at school and allowing such minor to be in a public place or establishment at that particu...
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