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Columbus City Codes § 371.99
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371.99 - Penalty. Whoever violates any section of this chapter shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). Upon subsequent conviction, such individual shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned for not more than sixty (60) days or both in addition to any other penalties as imposed by this chapter. (Ord. 3006-88.)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT3FITACO_CH371HOMOSHRMRETA_371.99PEFetched: 10/27/2026

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