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On March 25, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a temporary administrative stay on a U.S. District Court ruling restricting the use of tear gas and other chemical munitions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
While that temporary administrative stay is in place, the City of Portland's code remains in effect. The code prohibits the owner of private property where a detention facility is located from releasing – or allowing – chemical substances that impact safety and enjoyment in the public right-of-way or adjacent property.
A temporary administrative rule implementing the provisions of this code provides an enforcement framework, including a citation process, fine schedule, service requirements, and appeal procedures.
Source: City of Portland