THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 10-100. ANIMALS.
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§ 10-106.1. Raccoons.
(1) Any person who [sees]
observes
a [live] raccoon
anywhere on property under that person's control, engaged in any nuisance activity as defined herein
[that is at large in any location in the City shall immediately]
may
report such raccoon and its location to the Animal Control Agency.
(2) Raccoons reported pursuant to subsection (1) shall be abated pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Animal Control Agency. Any such regulations shall contain provisions for the immediate employment of
abatement procedures that are
proven, effective, [lawful abatement procedures]
lawful, and, to the extent practicable, non-lethal
.
(3)Nuisance Activity for purposes of this Section shall mean any of the following:
(a) A raccoon destroying or damaging personal property.
(b) A raccoon disturbing the peaceful enjoyment of the property by anyone inhabiting or visiting the property.
(c) A raccoon that is obviously sick or diseased and poses a threat to human, farm animal, or pet safety.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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