(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or requires a different meaning.
PERSON and ACCUSED. Includes similar words include, unless a contrary intention appears, public and private corporation, co-partnerships and unincorporated or voluntary associations.
PROPERTY. Any matter of thing upon or in respect to which any offense may be committed.
PUBLIC PLACE. As used in this chapter, shall mean any public building, any place of business or assembly open to the public view, or to which the public has access.
WRITING and WRITTEN. Any term of like import includes words printed, painted, engraved, lithographed, photographed or otherwise copied, traced or made visible to the eye.
(B) The singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
(C) The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter genders.
(Ord. 27, passed 12-14-1981)