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Portland, Oregon, OKs new homeless camping rules that threaten fines or jail in some cases

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Homeless people who camp on public property in Portland, Oregon, and reject offers of shelter could be fined up to $100 or sentenced to up to seven days in jail under new rules approved unanimously by the City Council. The ordinance took effect immediately Wednesday.

FILE - Frank, a homeless man sits in his tent with a river view in Portland, Ore., Saturday, June 5, 2021. The city council in Portland, Oregon, has approved new homeless camping rules. Under the rules, people who reject offers of shelter can face penalties, including fines of up to $100 or up to seven days in jail. PORTLAND, Ore.

The ordinance takes effect immediately, and enforcement is set to begin in the coming weeks, Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office said.

 

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