§ 1501-1. Civil Offense.  


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  • "Civil Offense" means an offense against the City of Cincinnati set forth in the Cincinnati Municipal Code made subject to a civil fine by this Title. Charging a person with a civil offense is an alternative to criminal prosecution. A person may not be charged with a civil offense if that person has been charged with a misdemeanor for the same offense. A person charged with civil offense may not be arrested for the commission of the offense.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 241-1996, eff. Sept. 6, 1996)