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Amending provisions of The Philadelphia Code relating to towing; in particular, amending Section 9-605, entitled "Towing," by revising the provisions for the licensing of towing companies; by revising the rotation system for towing certain vehicles; by providing for fines, penalties and license suspensions, and for administrative adjudication of certain violations; and by delegating the administration and enforcement of the Section to the Philadelphia Parking Authority; and amending Section 12-2406.1, relating to fees for towing and storage of immobilized or impounded vehicles; all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
ยง9-605. Towing.
(1) Declaration of Policy. For the purposes of protecting the general welfare and public interests of the community, safe-guarding the public against fraud, discrimination, deception and similar abuses, and eliminating the impeding of traffic, unnecessary street congestion, unnecessary delays and traffic hazards, the towing of vehicles disabled by collision, accident, mechanical failure or wear and tear shall be subject to supervision and administrative control pursuant to the police powers of the City.
(2) Definitions. In this Section the following definitions apply:
(a) Towing Company. Any person, partnership, corporation, fiduciary, association or other entity owning, operating or conducting the business of towing.
(b) Towing. The moving or removing or the preparation therefor of a vehicle by another vehicle for which a service charge is made, either directly or indirectly, including any dues or other charges of clubs or associations which provide towing services.
(c) Tow Truck or Towing Vehicle. A vehicle that tows, carries or removes a vehicle for a fee, charged either directly or indirectly, including any dues or other charges of clubs or associations wh...
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