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Consider an ordinance pertaining to Crimes and Offenses, amending Section 16-3-1-316, Division 16-3-1, Article 16-3, Chapter 16, Lawton City Code, 2015, relating to trespassing by adding an innkeeper as one who can eject persons from a premise, providing permissible reasons for ejection, providing for severability and establishing an effective date.
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INITIATOR: Timothy Wilson, Acting City Attorney
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Timothy Wilson, Acting City Attorney
BACKGROUND: This proposed ordinance was prompted by and is reflective of recent changes to state statute. It was originally presented to City Council on May 14th. The ordinance specifically gives an innkeeper the ability to eject persons from a premise and provides a list of permissible reasons. One permissible reason is due to disorderly conduct or intoxication. City Council requested the ordinance clarify that intoxication could be by any means. The ordinance now includes this clarification.
EXHIBIT: Ordinance 24-____
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Ordinance 24-____, waive the reading of the ordinance and read title only.