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Amending Chapter 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethnic Intimidation And Institutional Vandalism," by adding a section prohibiting the display of symbols of racial animus, under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

The enacted ordinance prohibits displaying a noose, burning cross, or swastika in workplaces, public accommodations, public facilities, public property, or public rights-of-way when the display is intended to intimidate someone or incite violence. Violations may result in the fines established for a Class III offense and up to 90 days in prison.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
October 25, 2007
Sponsors
Darrell L. ClarkeDarrell L. Clarke
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHIILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows:

CHAPTER 10-200. ETHNIC INTIMIDATION AND INSTITUTIONAL VANDALISM.

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§ 10-202. Prohibited Conduct.

(1)

No person shall commit the offense of ethnic intimidation and no person shall commit the offense of institutional vandalism.

(2) No person shall display, with the intent to intimidate another person or to incite violence, in a place of employment, in a public accommodation, in a public facility, on public property or in the public right-of-way, the following symbols of virulent animus: a noose; a burning cross; or a swastika.

§ 10-203. Penalties.

(1) The penalty for violation of any provision of this Chapter is a fine of three hundred (300) dollars

, except that a violation of subsection 10-202(2) is subject to the monetary fines established for a Class III offense and imprisonment of up to ninety (90) days

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Read

  3. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on next week`s second reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

  4. Council actionCommittee on Licenses and Inspections

    Amended

    Council actionCommittee on Licenses and Inspections

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Licenses and Inspections

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Licenses and Inspections

    Hearing notices sent

  5. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Referred