Explanation
On September 27, 2021, Council passed 1663-2021, amending Chapter 2307 of the Columbus City Codes, adding sexual exploitation as an offense, along with appertaining language. In consultation with the Franklin County Municipal Court and Columbus City Attorney’s office, Council is making two technical changes to the chapter for purposes of clarification and consistency. These changes are as follows:
· Correcting a number in 2307.231 (B)(2) from “2307.51” to “2307.251” so it is consistent with 2307.231(B)(3)
· Clarifying possible actions taken by the court in the last stanzas in 2307.231 (B)(2) and (B)(3).
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested in order to immediately make the technical changes to correct and clarify the intent of the amended chapter of the Columbus City Codes.
Title
To amend section 2307.231 of Columbus City Codes pertaining to sexual activity for hire offenses to make technical corrections; to repeal existing section 2307.231, and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2021, Council passed 1663-2021, amending Chapter 2307 of the Columbus City Codes, adding sexual exploitation as an offense, along with appertaining language; and
WHEREAS, in consultation with the Franklin County Municipal Court and Columbus City Attorney’s office, Council is making two technical changes to the chapter for purposes of clarification and consistency; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of Columbus City Council, in that it is necessary to clarify language regarding the sexual activity for hire code for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That section 2307.231 of Columbus City Codes is hereby amended as follows:
2307.231 Sexual Activity for Hire
(A) As used in this section, “sexual activity for hire” means an implicit or explicit agreement to provide sexu...
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