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US public camping bans: Chillicothe hasn't enforced, Portland starts fining

03.11.2025 18:26 1 min 1 source РУС
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Portland's public camping ban is now in effect, allowing police to issue citations for tent or vehicle camping on public property when shelter is available. The enforcement follows the opening of approximately 1,000 new overnight shelter beds, though these have seen high vacancy rates. Violations can result in fines up to $100 or jail time, but the county faces a public defender shortage and unclear procedures for connecting violators with services.

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