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Amending Chapter 9-2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Expediters," by revising the rules, obligations and procedures pertaining to expediter licenses, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 9-2200 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-2200. EXPEDITERS.
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§ 9-2203. License Issuance; Renewal.
(1) Applications for an Expediter license shall be filed on a form to be provided by the Department. No such application will be received unless it is accompanied by:
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(iv) [proof that the applicant is an employee of one of the following: an attorney or firm of attorneys currently licensed in the state of Pennsylvania; an architect or firm of architects currently licensed in the state of Pennsylvania; or an engineer or firm of engineers currently licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.] copies of any civil judgments against or records of conviction of the applicant within the prior ten years for fraud, deceptive or unfair conduct, negligence, recklessness, or breach of contract in a professional capacity.
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(2) Issuance of Expediter License. If the Department determines that an application is complete and satisfactory on its face, that the application fee has been paid, and that the necessary proof of insurance and the criminal history records search report have been submitted, the Department shall issue the applicant an Expediter license, unless the Department finds that the applicant:
(i) Has, within the six years immediately prior to the date of license application, been finally found guilty of or plead no defense to any crime of fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust or deceit, or has, within such six year period, been finally found guilty of or plead no defense to a violation of the Public Official and Employee Ethics Law, Act 9 of 1989 (65 P.S. §§ 401 et seq.);
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