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Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by amending Chapter 12-800, entitled "Bicycle Regulations and Penalties," to authorize the Department of Licenses and Inspections to establish an E-Bike Delivery License for persons who use pedalcycles with electric assist to perform commercial delivery services in the City, and providing for license requirements, identification, enforcement, and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE.
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CHAPTER 12-800. BICYCLE REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES.
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? 12-814. E-Bike Delivery License.
(1) Definitions.
For purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) Commercial delivery service. The transportation, delivery, or attempted delivery of food, beverages, groceries, parcels, packages, documents, or other goods for compensation, including through or on behalf of a third-party food delivery service, delivery network company, courier business, retail establishment, or other person or entity.
(b) Delivery network company. Any person or entity that uses a digital network, internet website, mobile application, software platform, or other electronic means to offer, arrange, dispatch, facilitate, or otherwise enable commercial delivery service.
(c) Department. The Department of Licenses and Inspections.
(d) E-Bike Delivery License. A license issued by the Department authorizing an individual to perform commercial delivery service in the City using a pedalcycle with electric assist.
(e) Licensee. An individual to whom the Department has issued an E-Bike Delivery License.
(f) Pedalcycle with electric assist. A pedalcycle with electric assist as defined in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
(g) Third-party food delivery s...
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