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§ 9-640. Tax Preparation Services. 965.1
   (1)   Definitions.
      (a)   Tax Preparation Services Provider. An individual or business involved in providing a service to consumers involving preparation of federal, state, or City tax returns or related filings.
      (b)   Consumer. An individual or couple filing taxes jointly or a business consisting of a self-employed person, but not including a business with one or more employees other than the business owner.
   (2)   Authorization.
      (a)   The Department of Revenue shall provide information on its publicly-available webpage, in a prominent location, concerning the availability of no cost tax preparation services provided by the City, Commonwealth, Federal Government, registered non-profit organizations and legal aid services.
   (3)   Prohibited Conduct.
      (a)   No Tax Preparation Services Provider shall provide service to a consumer unless:
         (.1)   The Tax Preparation Service Provider has provided a listing of the cost of the services offered to the consumer and any additional fees that may be charged; and
         (.2)   Such consumer has acknowledged receipt of such information by providing evidence of receipt, such as signing a copy of such document, or digitally certifying awareness of the cost of services.
   (4)   Remedies.
      (a)   The penalty for a violation of this Section shall be a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense.
      (b)   Any person aggrieved by a Tax Preparation Services Provider’s violation of this Section 9-640 shall have a right of action against such Provider and may recover for each such violation:
         (.1)   Actual damages;
         (.2)   Reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs;
         (.3)   Such other relief, including injunctive relief, as the court may deem appropriate.

 

Notes

965.1
   Added, Bill No. 240087-A (approved May 29, 2024), effective November 1, 2024. Enrolled bill numbered this as Section 9-630; renumbered by Code editor.
§ 9-641. Sixth District Commercial Business Hour Restriction. 965.2
   (1)   Definitions.
      (a)   Commercial Establishment. An establishment involved in the buying and selling of goods where consumers primarily purchase goods intended for consumption or use off premises, including a Food Establishment as defined in Code Section 6-102, provided however that any Food Establishment with a Restaurant Liquor License shall not be covered by this Section, and further provided that this Section shall not apply to a Food Establishment that serves customers exclusively from a drive-through window or any vehicle fueling station.
   (2)   Prohibited Conduct. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, no Commercial Establishment shall be open to the public between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. at the following streets or any other location which Council shall from time to time ordain:
      (a)   The area bounded by East Allegheny Avenue, Kensington Avenue, Torresdale Avenue, and Frankford Avenue. This bounded area will include all businesses located on both sides of the boundary blocks.
   (3)   Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this Section shall be a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense for each day the violation continues.
   (4)   Sunset Provision. The provisions of this Section 9-641 shall expire December 31, 2026.

 

Notes

965.2
   Added, Bill No. 240474 (approved August 12, 2024).
§ 9-642. Ninth District Commercial Business Hour Restriction. 965.3
   (1)   Definitions.
      (a)   Commercial Establishment. An establishment involved in the buying and selling of goods where consumers primarily purchase goods intended for consumption or use off premises, including a Food Establishment as defined in Code Section 6-102, provided however that any Food Establishment with a Restaurant Liquor License shall not be covered by this Section, and further provided that this Section shall not apply to a Food Establishment that serves customers exclusively from a drive-through window or any vehicle fueling station.
   (2)   Prohibited Conduct. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, no commercial establishment shall be open to the public between 12 midnight and 6 a.m. at the following streets or any other location which Council shall from time to time ordain:
      (a)   Ogontz Avenue, between Haines Street and Cheltenham Avenue, on both sides.
      (b)   The area bounded by Ogontz Avenue, between Haines Street and 66th Avenue on both sides.
   (3)   Penalties. The penalty for a violation of this Section shall be a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense for each day the violation continues.
   (4)   Sunset Provision. The provisions of this Section 9-642 shall expire December 31, 2026.

 

Notes

965.3
   Added, Bill No. 240414 (approved August 12, 2024) and Bill No. 240468 (approved August 12, 2024). Enrolled bill numbered this as Section 9-640; renumbered by Code editor.
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