Title
Amending Chapter 6-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Food," by repealing Section 6-305 (relating to milk, milk products and milk derivatives); and making conforming amendments to other provisions of Chapter 6-300, all under certain terms and conditions.
Body
WHEREAS, On March 2, 2017, Philadelphia City Council adopted Resolution No. 170179, authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform" to identify archaic, superfluous, and confusing provisions in The Philadelphia Code and in departmental regulations; and to recommend revisions that streamline, clarify and enhance the City's regulatory environment, for the purpose of accelerating the growth of well-paying jobs in Philadelphia while ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents; and
WHEREAS, The Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform has identified the provisions described in the title to this proposed Ordinance as non-essential and overdue for repeal; now, therefore
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6-300 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 6-300. FOOD.
§ 6-301. Food Establishments.
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(2) No person, except for the following exempt entities, shall conduct, maintain, or operate any food establishment selling food unless he has obtained a license as provided in § 6-503:
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[(c) The establishments identified in subsection 6-305(1)(g);]
[(d)](c) Operators of vending machines in connection with operation of the machines.
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§ 6-305. [Milk, Milk Products and Milk Derivatives.] Reserved.
[(1) Licenses.
(a) No person shall conduct, maintain or operate a milk plant in the City unless he has obtained a license as provided in § 6-503.
(b) A separate license shall be obtained for each milk plant in the City which any person seeks to conduct, manage, or operate, except that with respect to vehicles conduct...
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