Title
Amending Chapter 6-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous Standards and Requirements,” by repealing Section 6-401(2)(b) (relating to radiation), all under certain terms and conditions.
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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 6-400 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 6-400. MISCELLANEOUS STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
§ 6-401. Occupational and Industrial Hygiene.
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(2) Radiation.
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[(b) No person shall operate, use or maintain any shoe fluoroscope.]
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
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Explanation:
[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.
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