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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Saggy Pants ban Georgia earns $4,000

Saggy Pants ban in Albany Georgia, hence government earns  $4,000. 

The officials in Albany, Georgia implemented a ban on pants and skirts that sit more than 7.5cm below the top of the hips, expose skin or show underwear . And because of it Georgia earns about $4,000 penalties for those who violated the ordinance.

See the picture below of a person wearing a Saggy Pants:














 Read the full article below:



According to City Attorney Nathan David the Municipal Court says “187 citations have been issued and fines collected” All together the city has raised $3,916.49 since going into effect on November 23.

Under the city ordinance a first offense comes with a fine of $20 while each additional fine runs up a $200 tab.
While city officials don’t have the power to jail offenders and non-paying offenders they are allowed to issue up to 40 hours of community services to be completed instead of a payment.

Source:http://www.inquisitr.com/