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This bill requires commercial landlords to take action against tenants who sell tobacco products without a permit. It aims to ensure that businesses follow the rules and get the necessary permits to sell tobacco. The bill affects commercial landlords and tenants who sell tobacco products.

Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Service And Other Businesses") by adding a new Section 9-631.1 to establish requirements for commercial landlords to take certain remedial action against commercial tenants who engage in tobacco retailing without a required tobacco retailer permit and establishing penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

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File details

Status
IN MAYOR'S OFFICE
Type
Bill
Introduced
March 5, 2026
Sponsors
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Young, Councilmember O'Neill

File history

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    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

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    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

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    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

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    Introduced and Referred

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    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development

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