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This bill updates the city's rules for dealing with businesses that are considered nuisances, allowing the city to continue enforcing rules against a business even if it changes ownership or operations. This affects businesses in Philadelphia that have been deemed nuisances, such as those with repeated safety or health issues. The goal is to hold businesses accountable for ongoing problems, even if the business changes hands.

Amending Section 9-4403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Enforcement," to provide for the continuation of nuisance business enforcement following a change in business, under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
ENACTED
Bill type
Bill
Introduced
September 11, 2025
Sponsors
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Bass

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