501.04 OFFENSES, DEFINED.

   (a)    No conduct constitutes a criminal offense against the City unless it is defined as an offense In this General Offenses Code.

   (b)    An offense is defined when one or more sections of the General Offenses Code 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; Ord. 129-73. Passed 12-27-73.)