§ 8-4. Adoption of state penal laws.  


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  • Any act the commission of which constitutes a misdemeanor under the laws of the state is prohibited within the city, and if committed within the city, is hereby declared to be an offense; provided, however, that the penalty therefor shall not exceed the penalty prescribed in subsection 1-1(g) of this Code or the penalty prescribed by state law, whichever is less.

(Code 1968, § 14-1)