Repealing Chapter 9-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of Electronic Scanners for Customer Checkout," all under certain terms and conditions.

WHEREAS, On March 2, 2017, Philadelphia City Council adopted Resolution No. 170179, authorizing the creation of a “Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform” to identify archaic, superfluous, and confusing provisions in The Philadelphia Code and in departmental regulations; and to recommend revisions that streamline, clarify and enhance the City’s regulatory environment, for the purpose of accelerating the growth of well-paying jobs in Philadelphia while ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents; and

WHEREAS, The Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform has identified the provisions described in the title to this proposed Ordinance as non-essential and overdue for repeal; now, therefore

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1.

Chapter 9-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “USE OF ELECTRONIC SCANNERS FOR CUSTOMER CHECKOUT,” is hereby repealed.

SECTION 2.

This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.

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