§ 606.01 (Reserved)

§ 606.02 CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES.

   As used in this General Offenses Code:

   (a)   Offenses include misdemeanors of the first, second, third and fourth degree, minor misdemeanors, and offenses not specifically classified.

   (b)   Regardless of the penalty that may be imposed, any offense specifically classified as a misdemeanor is a misdemeanor.

   (c)   Any offense not specifically classified is a misdemeanor if imprisonment for not more than one (1) year may be imposed as a penalty.

   (d)   Any offense not specifically classified is a minor misdemeanor if the only penalty that may be imposed is one of the following:

      (1)   For an offense committed prior to January 1, 2004, a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100); or

      (2)   For an offense committed on or after January 1, 2004, a fine not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150), community service under ORC 2929.27(D) or a financial sanction other than a fine under ORC 2929.28.

(ORC 2901.02)

§ 606.03 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 this 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)