Communication 010362

Amending section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code with respect to smoking on any vehicle of public transportation and in any public transit station or fare-paid area and increasing the amount to be paid in response to a violation notice to waive court appearance; amending section 10-605 of the Code to increase the penalty for consuming food or beverages on a vehicle of public transportation; amending section 10-606 of the Code to clarify the penalties for violations under Chapter 10-600; and amending section 10-609 of the Code with respect to urination or defecation on a vehicle of public transportation; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Budget Director.