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Bill 150749

Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by amending Section 6-503, entitled "Licenses and Permits," by adding certain conditions for food establishments to obtain a license; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 8, 2015Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President ClarkeCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember BassCouncilmember Bass

From the floor

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  1. “150764, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Metal Chestnut to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 4700 Chestnut Street"; and Stated Meeting December 10, 2015 150765, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Towing,' by clarifying when storage fees can be charged and accrued"; and Bill No. 150787, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of l…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 10, 2015 · Dec 10, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 150749, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Health Code,' by amending Section 6-503, entitled 'Licenses and Permits,' by adding certain conditions for food establishments to obtain a license," respectfully reports it has considered Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 the attached bill to Council with a favora…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 3, 2015 · Dec 3, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading of this Bill No. 150749. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Sanchez · Stated Meeting, December 3, 2015 · Dec 3, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “The ayes have it, and this bill will be reported out first reading this day of Bill No. 150749 and will be placed on our Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a report from the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, December 3, 2015 · Dec 3, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 8, 2015Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 6, 2015Re-Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Dec 1, 2015HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Dec 1, 2015HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Dec 1, 2015AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Dec 1, 2015REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  7. Dec 3, 2015ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 3, 2015SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 3, 2015READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 10, 2015READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Dec 23, 2015SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by amending Section 6-503, entitled "Licenses and Permits," by adding certain conditions for food establishments to obtain a license; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 6. HEALTH CODE. * * * CHAPTER 6-500. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. * * * § 6-503. Licenses and Permits. (1) Issuance and Conditions. (a) All applications for any license required by this Title shall be made to the Department of Licenses and Inspections. (b) The Board shall set by regulation the requirements and standards to be met by applicants for licenses and the Department shall certify them to the Department of Licenses and Inspections. (c) The Department of Licenses and Inspections shall not issue any license unless: (.1) the fee prescribed by this Title is paid; (.2) such information or records as this Title may require are furnished; (.3) such inspections as may be required by this Title have been made; (.4) the person applying therefor and the establishment or food for which such license is sought complies in every respect with this Title and the requirements and standards required by the Board, as certified by the Department [.] ; and (.5) in the case of food establishments with permanent locations, the person applying for the license: (i) indicates on the application whether the establishment is a prepared food shop, take-out restaurant, or sit-down restaurant, as defined in Section 14-601(7) of the Zoning Code; and (ii) has obtained the proper use registration permit from the Department of Licenses and Inspections. (d) All licenses shall: (.1) remain in force for one year from the date of issuance, unless sooner revoked as hereafter provided; (.2) be publicly displayed in a conspicuous place within the establishment where the activity or act licensed is principally conducted; (.3) be non-assignable and non-transferable; (.4) be conditioned upon continued compliance with this Title and the Regulations of the Board issued under it. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. __________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End