Amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," prohibiting concealed identities in certain instances.
CMCouncilmember MarianoCKCouncilmember KrajewskiCRCouncilmember RizzoBrian J. O'Neill
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity, is amended to read as follows:
TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY
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CHAPTER 10-600 PUBLIC PLACES - PROHIBITED CONDUCT
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§10-612 Concealed Identities.
(1) No person shall, with the specific intent to intimidate or threaten another person, or with the specific intent to hide one's identity during the commission of unlawful activity, wear a mask, hood, or other device or means of hiding, concealing, or covering any portion of the face for the purpose of concealing their identity on public property or private property in this City without the express written permission of the owner or occupier of the property.
(2) This Section shall not be construed to punish constitutionally protected speech.
(3) A person who violates this Section shall be fined not less than $75.00.
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