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New Anti-Discrimination Ordinance in Pinecrest

Original title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD ARTICLE X, “DISCRIMINATION”; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Record date · October 15, 2019

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What This Bill Does

The Village of Pinecrest is considering a new ordinance to add an anti-discrimination article to its municipal code. This document represents the and public hearing stage of the legislative process.

Why it matters

This ordinance establishes new local legal standards regarding discrimination within the Village of Pinecrest, which will apply to residents, businesses, and local government operations once enacted.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Pinecrest residents and businesses

They will be subject to the new anti-discrimination regulations once the ordinance is codified and becomes effective.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance amends Chapter 16 of the Village of Pinecrest Code of Ordinances.
  • The amendment adds a new Article X titled 'Discrimination'.
  • The document is currently in the 'Second Reading/Public Hearing' status.
  • The ordinance was introduced on September 4, 2019.
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  • The ordinance includes standard legal provisions for severability, conflicts with other laws, codification into the municipal code, and an effective date.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance do?
It adds a new section to the Pinecrest municipal code specifically addressing discrimination.
Is this law currently in effect?
No, the document indicates it is in the '/Public Hearing' stage, meaning it is still in the legislative process.

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Expansion of Municipal Code

The village is formalizing its stance on discrimination by creating a dedicated article within its existing code.

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