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Amending Chapter 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Ethnic Intimidation And Institutional Vandalism, by adding a section prohibiting the display of symbols of racial animus, under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHIILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 10-200. ETHNIC INTIMIDATION AND INSTITUTIONAL VANDALISM.
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§ 10-202. Prohibited Conduct.
(1) No person shall commit the offense of ethnic intimidation and no person shall commit the offense of institutional vandalism.
(2) No person shall display, with the intent to intimidate another person or to incite violence, in a place of employment, in a public accommodation, in a public facility, on public property or in the public right-of-way, the following symbols of virulent animus: a noose; a burning cross; or a swastika.
§ 10-203. Penalties.
(1) The penalty for violation of any provision of this Chapter is a fine of three hundred (300) dollars, except that a violation of subsection 10-202(2) is subject to the monetary fines established for a Class III offense and imprisonment of up to ninety (90) days.
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