The mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter has offered legislation to toughen up penalties for vandalism and damage of public art, monuments, and memorials including those that honor military, police, firefighters, and other public figures.
“The bill prohibits skateboarding, rollerblading and bicycling on monuments and public art and would make this new offense punishable with a maximum fine of $2,000, up to 90 days in jail for adults and confiscation of the skateboard, rollerblades or bike. The ordinance also eliminates the lower penalty level for ethnic intimidation and institutional vandalism, making all violations subject to a maximum $2,000 fine and up to 90 days in jail.”
You can read more about this new legislation and the penalties here.
