753.99 PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES.

   (a)    That any person who violates the provisions contained in Ohio R.C. 753.02(a), (b) or (c) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during on which or which a violation on noncompliance occurs or continues. Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Violations under this Massage Services Ordinance shall be strict liability offenses.

   (b)    That any property that is used in connection with the provision of massage services in violation of Section 753.02 shall be deemed a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement in accordance with Chapter 523 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Troy, Ohio.

   (c)    That any property substantially connected to the commission or facilitation of a Section 753.02 violation may be seized and forfeited to the municipal corporation in accordance with Ohio R.C. Chapter 2981.

(Ord. 43-2022. Passed 8-1-22.)

CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF TROY