The commission of any act 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, the penalty therefor shall not exceed the penalty in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(1975 Code, sec. 21-1; 2004 Code, sec. 8.301)