Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to repeal section 2325.62 of the Columbus City Codes - Open containers. Emergency action is requested to allow this ordinance to be repealed in order to abate an immediate conflict with the Ohio Revised Code.
Title
To repeal section 2325.62 of the Columbus City Codes pertaining to open containers; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, In order for the City of Columbus to consider the creation of a Designated outdoor refreshment area ("DORA") as provided for in O.R.C. 4301.82, Columbus City Codes section 2325.62 must be aligned with state law or be repealed; and
WHEREAS, there exists a current conflict between the Columbus City Codes provision and state law (O.R.C. 4301.62) creating an emergency in the usual daily operation of the City Attorney’s Office; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1: That section 2325.62 of the Columbus City Codes is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2: That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.