public property
noun
: something owned by the city, town, or state
The library books are public property.
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But the measure that cleared the Peoria City Council specifies that those who are sleeping outside on public property will receive a warning and three penalties, beginning at $50 and escalating up to $750 for a third violation, though a judge could impose community service instead of a fee.
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
The new Florida law banning people experiencing homelessness from sleeping or camping overnight on public property took effect Tuesday, putting local governments under a time crunch to come up with solutions to avoid being sued.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
No public injuries or public property damage have been reported.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Breed’s efforts are buoyed by a pivotal June 28 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that authorized local communities to more forcefully restrict homeless encampments on sidewalks and other public property.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2024
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
The new Florida law banning people experiencing homelessness from sleeping or camping overnight on public property took effect Tuesday, putting local governments under a time crunch to come up with solutions to avoid being sued.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
No public injuries or public property damage have been reported.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Breed’s efforts are buoyed by a pivotal June 28 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that authorized local communities to more forcefully restrict homeless encampments on sidewalks and other public property.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2024
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“Public property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20property. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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