Title
Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” by repealing Section 10-712 (relating to dropping litter from an aircraft), all under certain terms and conditions.
Body
WHEREAS, On March 2, 2017, Philadelphia City Council adopted Resolution No. 170179, authorizing the creation of a “Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform” to identify archaic, superfluous, and confusing provisions in The Philadelphia Code and in departmental regulations; and to recommend revisions that streamline, clarify and enhance the City’s regulatory environment, for the purpose of accelerating the growth of well-paying jobs in Philadelphia while ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents; and
WHEREAS, The Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform has identified the provisions described in the title to this proposed Ordinance as non-essential and overdue for repeal; now, therefore
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING.
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§ 10-712. [Dropping Litter from Aircraft.] Reserved.
[(1) No person shall throw out, drop or deposit any litter, handbill or other object from an aircraft, so as to cause it to fall within the City.]
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
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Italics indicate new matter added.
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