§ 1.209 PROSECUTION WHERE DIFFERENT PENALTIES EXIST FOR SAME OFFENSE.

In all cases where the same offense may be made punishable, or shall be created by different clauses or sections of the ordinances of the municipality, the prosecuting officer may elect under which to proceed. Not more than one recovery shall be had against the same person for the same offense.

(Prior Code, § 1.213)

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