Bill 070876
Amending Section 9-618 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid," by requiring proof of lawful age prior to any purchase of spray paint or indelible marker, by requiring sellers to make a record of such age prior to any sale, and by requiring appropriate programming of electronic equipment to ensure compliance, all under certain terms and conditions.
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“…. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070876.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 13, 2007 · Dec 13, 2007 · official transcript, this passage
“…ng the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all new and existing R-3 and R-4 occupancies"; and Bill No. 070876, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-618 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid'"; and Bill No. 070914, an ordinance 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethnic Intimidation and Institutional Vandalism," by adding a section proh…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 6, 2007 · Dec 6, 2007 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 070876, an ordinance amending Section 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING 9-618 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid."”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 6, 2007 · Dec 6, 2007 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 18, 2007Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 18, 2007Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Rizzo that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.
- Dec 5, 2007HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Dec 5, 2007REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Dec 5, 2007HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Dec 5, 2007AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Dec 6, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 6, 2007SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Savage that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- Dec 6, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 13, 2007PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Dec 13, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 21, 2007SIGNED · 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 requiring proof of lawful age prior to any purchase of spray paint or indelible marker, by requiring sellers to make a record of such age prior to any sale, and by requiring appropriate programming of electronic equipment to ensure compliance, 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: * * * § 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 unless that person has obtained a license from the Department of Licenses and Inspections. * * * (d) No license shall be issued unless the applicant submits proof in form satisfactory to the Department that (.1) any electronic scanner used by the applicant is programmed to comply with the requirements of subsection (3)(c), regarding entry of birth date of purchaser; and that, (.2) with respect to any applicant who makes any sales other than by electronic scanner, the applicant has in place a system, satisfactory to the Department, to ensure that no sales or transfers occur without compliance with subsection (3)(c). (3) Prohibited Conduct. * * * (c) Sales to minors. (.1) No person shall sell or otherwise transfer any spray paint container or indelible marker to a minor, unless said minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of purchase or transfer. (.2) No person shall sell or otherwise transfer any spray paint container or indelible marker unless: (A) The purchaser or transferee shall have supplied photo identification as proof of lawful age. (B) Any electronic scanner system, or other system deemed satisfactory to the Department, is programmed to reject the sale unless a birth date is entered into a cash register or computer. * * * (5) Penalties. (a) Any person who violates the provisions of this Section or any minor who violates the provisions of Section 9-618(3)(d) shall be subject to a fine or penalty for a violation of a Class III offense, as set forth in section 1-109(3) of the Code, and/or imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance will become effective January 31, 2008. ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End