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Jacksonville prepares for state law banning sleeping on public property

Jacksonville prepares for state law banning sleeping on public property

By Michele Leivas The Jacksonville City Council passed a pair of bills Sept. 24 to ensure the city is prepared for a new state law prohibiting sleeping on public property that went into effect Oct. 1. Bill #0687 codifies the state law at the local level, prohibiting public camping, urination and defecation. It passed on […]