Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by providing for additional penalties and consequences for short dumping, under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING.

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§ 10-719. Penalties.

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(4) The penalty for violation of Section 10-710(2) shall be:

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(c) such equitable remedy as the court may deem proper, including, without limitation, an order to clean up the location at which the violator dumped trash, garbage or debris

or to clean up other sites where short dumping has occurred

or to pay the costs of cleanup.

(4.1) The Department of Licenses and Inspections may revoke the business privilege license of any person, for a period not to exceed one year, for a violation of Section 10-710(2). In making a determination regarding whether and for how long to revoke, the Department shall consider the recommendation of the enforcing agency, the willfulness of the violation and any past violations.

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.

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Explanation:

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indicate new matter added.

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