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Roll-call voteBill 180699

READ AND PASSED

This enacted law adds disrupting a lawful meeting or procession and defiant trespass to Philadelphia’s disorderly-conduct offenses, with a $100 fine for violations. It also makes possessing or buying a small amount of marijuana, and smoking a small amount in a public space, civil violations; adults and minors can receive a $25 civil fine for possession or purchase, and a minor’s parent or guardian can also be cited.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Section 10-615, entitled "Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses," and Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to provide for certain additional offenses to be enforceable by civil penalties; under certain terms and conditions.

Pass2018-10-25

Action by CITY COUNCIL

A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

15 Yes·1 No·0 Absent

Roll Call

MemberVote
Al TaubenbergerYes
Allan DombYes
Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
Bobby HenonYes
Brian J. O'NeillYes
Cherelle ParkerYes
Cindy BassYes
Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
Darrell L. ClarkeYes
David OhNo
Derek S. GreenYes
Helen GymYes
Jannie L. BlackwellYes
Kenyatta JohnsonYes
Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
William K. GreenleeYes