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Amending Section 9-618 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid," by prohibiting the sale of etching acid, providing for penalties, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
October 14, 2004
Sponsors
CDCouncilmember DiCicco

Full Bill

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 9-618 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:

TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS.

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§9-618. Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid.

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(2) License.

(a) No person shall sell or offer for sale, transfer or offer for transfer any spray paint container[,] or indelible marker [or etching acid] unless that person has obtained a license from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

(b) Application for such license shall be made on forms provided by the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

(c) The fee for such license is fifty (50) dollars.

(3) Prohibited Conduct:

(a) No person shall sell or offer for sale, transfer or offer for transfer any etching acid.

[(a)] (b) No person shall sell or offer for sale, transfer or offer [to] for transfer any spray paint container[,] or indelible marker [or etching acid] unless such spray paint container[,] or indelible marker [or etching acid] is held for sale or transfer in an enclosed device which is constructed to prevent removal of the merchandise except by authorized attendants or is stored, out of sight, in such a way as to prevent free access to the merchandise by the public.

[(b)] (c) No person shall sell or otherwise transfer any spray paint container[,] or indelible marker [or etching acid] to a minor, unless said minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of purchase or transfer.

[(c)] (d) No minor shall, at the time of purchase of items specified in Section 9-618(3) [(b)] (c), knowingly furnish fraudulent evidence of majority including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle operator's license, a registration certificate issued under the Federal Selective Service Act, an identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces, or any document issued by a federal, state, county or municipal government.

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(5) Penalties.

(a) Any person who violates the provisions of this Section [9-618(3)(b)] or any minor who violates the provisions of Section 9-618(3)[(c)] (d) shall be subject to a fine or penalty not less than [fifty (50) dollars] nor more than three hundred (300) dollars and/or imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days.

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics indicate new matter added.

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  1. Council ActionMAYOR

    SIGNED

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  2. Member voteCITY COUNCIL

    PASSED

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    Pass16 Yes · 0 No · 0 AbsentView member votes →
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    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Member votes

    MemberVote
    Anna Cibotti VernaYes
    Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Darrell L. ClarkeYes
    David CohenYes
    Donna Reed MillerYes
    Frank J. DiCiccoYes
    Frank RizzoYes
    Jack KellyYes
    James F. KenneyYes
    Jannie L. BlackwellYes
    Joan L. KrajewskiYes
    Juan F. RamosYes
    Marian B. TascoYes
    Michael A. NutterYes
    W. Wilson Goode, Jr.Yes

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    READ

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  3. 3 procedural actionsCITY COUNCIL
    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Pass
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    A motion was made by Councilmember Mariano that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

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    UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Pass
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    A motion was made by Councilmember Mariano that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

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  4. 3 procedural actionsCommittee on Licenses and Inspections
    ProceduralCommittee on Licenses and Inspections

    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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  5. UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

    Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

    Pass
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    A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

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