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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. (AP Photo/Paula Bronstein, File)

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Portland, Oregon, OKs new homeless camping rules that threaten fines or jail in some cases
May 9, 2024 11:35 a.m.

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

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