Ordinance O2024-0012277 Active

Non-Routine City Matters Municipal Code


Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-227 by modifying various sections and adding new Sections 4-227-075 and 4-227-150 regarding vehicular towing fees, penalties, obligations and authority

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Chicago's City Council, including Alderman Gilbert Villegas, is enacting an ordinance to regulate 'wreck chasers', addressing safety concerns under the Illinois Commercial Safety Towing Act. The ordinance amends the Municipal Code of Chicago, specifically Section 4-227-030, 4-227-050, 4-227-075, 4-227-080, 4-227-140, 4-227-150, and 4-227-160, introducing new regulations and penalties to enhance public safety by curbing these operators' dangerous activities.

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Villegas, Gilbert
Villegas, GilbertPrimary Sponsor Ward 36

History

Date Legislative body Action
Date 2024-09-18 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Referred
Date 2024-09-18 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Introduced

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