501.03. Common law offenses abrogated.
   (a)   No conduct constitutes a criminal offense against the Municipality unless it is defined as an offense by legislation of Council or rule or regulation promulgated under authorization of Council or the Charter.
   (b)   An offense is defined when one or more sections of such legislation, rule or regulation state a positive prohibition or enjoin a specific duty, and provide a penalty for violation of such prohibition or failure to meet such duty.
   (c)   This section does not affect the power of a court to punish for contempt or to employ any sanction authorized by law to enforce an order, civil judgment or decree.
(ORC 2901.03)