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Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by prohibiting the use of automated purchasing machines for the purchase of personal property; providing for the seizure and forfeiture of the machines used in violation; establishing certain exceptions; and imposing fines and penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES,TRADES AND PROFESSIONS
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CHAPTER 9-4000. AUTOMATED PURCHASING MACHINES
§9-4001. Definitions.
(1) Automated Purchasing Machine or "APM." Any self-service automated device that, without the physical presence of a human agent, is capable of taking possession of and dispensing payment for any one or more types of personal property, other than cash (also known as reverse vending machines).
(2) Operate. As used in this Chapter, the term operate shall include ownership of an APM operated in violation of this Chapter, unless the owner can show that the illegal operation was without his knowledge or consent.
(3) Person. As used in this Chapter, an individual, or a partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity of any kind, other than a government entity or instrumentality.
(4) Secure Location. Any location where an Automated Purchasing Machine was lawfully installed as of September 1, 2014, and any other location specifically identified by City Council ordinance.
§9-4002. Use of APMs.
No person shall operate an APM, except under one or more of the following conditions:
(1) The APM is located in a Secure Location;
(2) The APM is owned and operated by, or on behalf of, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA);
(3) The APM is owned or operated exclusively by a wireless service provider or its agent ...
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