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Bill 040907

Amending Section 9-618 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid," by prohibiting the sale of etching acid, providing for penalties, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 14, 2004Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DiCicco

From the floor

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  1. “…having voted in the affirmative, this Bill passes. The final Bill to be called for consideration is Bill Number 040907.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 9, 2004 · Dec 9, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…ed "Dance Halls," and changing the name of the license to a special assembly occupancy license; And Bill No. 040907, entitled an ordinance amending Section 9-618 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid," all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favor…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 2, 2004 · Dec 2, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 040907, an ordinance amending Section 9-618 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid" all under certain terms and conditions.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 2, 2004 · Dec 2, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 14, 2004
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Oct 14, 2004
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Dec 1, 2004
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Dec 1, 2004
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Dec 1, 2004
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Dec 2, 2004
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Mariano that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  7. Dec 2, 2004
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Mariano that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  8. Dec 2, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 9, 2004
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 9, 2004
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  11. Jan 25, 2005
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 9-618 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid," by prohibiting the sale of etching acid, providing for penalties, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 9-618 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS. * * * §9-618. Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid. * * * (2) License. (a) No person shall sell or offer for sale, transfer or offer for transfer any spray paint container[,] or indelible marker [or etching acid] unless that person has obtained a license from the Department of Licenses and Inspections. (b) Application for such license shall be made on forms provided by the Department of Licenses and Inspections. (c) The fee for such license is fifty (50) dollars. (3) Prohibited Conduct: (a) No person shall sell or offer for sale, transfer or offer for transfer any etching acid. [(a)] (b) No person shall sell or offer for sale, transfer or offer [to] for transfer any spray paint container[,] or indelible marker [or etching acid] unless such spray paint container[,] or indelible marker [or etching acid] is held for sale or transfer in an enclosed device which is constructed to prevent removal of the merchandise except by authorized attendants or is stored, out of sight, in such a way as to prevent free access to the merchandise by the public. [(b)] (c) No person shall sell or otherwise transfer any spray paint container[,] or indelible marker [or etching acid] to a minor, unless said minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of purchase or transfer. [(c)] (d) No minor shall, at the time of purchase of items specified in Section 9-618(3) [(b)] (c), knowingly furnish fraudulent evidence of majority including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle operator's license, a registration certificate issued under the Federal Selective Service Act, an identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces, or any document issued by a federal, state, county or municipal government. * * * (5) Penalties. (a) Any person who violates the provisions of this Section [9-618(3)(b)] or any minor who violates the provisions of Section 9-618(3)[(c)] (d) shall be subject to a fine or penalty not less than [fifty (50) dollars] nor more than three hundred (300) dollars and/or imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. __________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End ?? ?? ?? ?? 1 2