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Idaho Falls council adopts three code changes reclassifying certain offenses and defining disorderly conduct
Summary
The Idaho Falls City Council on Thursday approved three ordinances that redefine and reclassify portions of the city code: a new disorderly conduct definition, reclassification of some animal-control violations from misdemeanors to infractions, and repeal of a city abatement provision for graffiti.
The Idaho Falls City Council approved three ordinances Thursday evening that update local enforcement tools: a new disorderly conduct ordinance, a change reclassifying some animal-control violations from misdemeanors to infractions, and repeal of a city abatement provision for graffiti.
The measures, presented by Police Chief Bryce Johnson, do not create new prohibited behaviors, Johnson said; rather, they clarify definitions and adjust penalties in city code. Council members voted to suspend the usual three-readings rule and approved each ordinance by roll call.
Under the disorderly conduct ordinance the council approved, the city will define and prohibit behavior such as…
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