Committee adopts ordinance aligning local criminal code with recent state changes
The Public Works & Safety committee approved an ordinance updating multiple misdemeanor provisions and adding new offenses so local ordinances mirror recent state criminal statute changes, including revisions to endangering a child, theft thresholds, gift-card fraud and interference with federal officers.
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The committee voted 5–0 on Nov. 9 to adopt an ordinance amending sections of the Unified Government Code of Ordinances to reflect recent changes in state criminal law. Michael Rankin of the legal department told the panel the package includes seven changes across four code sections, two new sections and one repeal, and is intended to make local misdemeanors consistent with state law.
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