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File #: 070269    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Bill Status: ENACTED
File created: 4/12/2007 In control: Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
On agenda: Final action: 6/14/2007
Title: Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," by adding a new Section prohibiting the bringing of vicious animals into playgrounds and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Campbell
Indexes: ANIMALS
Code sections: 10-100 - Animals
Attachments: 1. CertifiedCopy07026900.pdf
Title
Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Animals,” by adding a new Section prohibiting the bringing of vicious animals into playgrounds and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
 
SECTION 1.  Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
 
CHAPTER 10-100. ANIMALS.
 
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§ 10-104.2. Vicious Animals in Playgrounds.
 
      (a) No person shall bring any vicious animal into any playground owned or controlled by the City.
 
      (b) Penalty. Any person violating this Section shall have committed a Class III offense and shall be subject to the fines set forth in subsection 1-109(3), or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both.
 
SECTION 2.  This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
 
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Explanation:
Italics indicate new matter added.
 
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