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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 37 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF <br />PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (1988) BY AMENDING SECTION 37-21 THEREOF <br />PERTAINING TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE. <br /> <br /> BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: <br /> <br /> 1. That Section 37-21 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988) <br />be amended by adding thereto the definition of "Crime of violence" to read as follows: <br /> <br />Sec. 37-21. Definitions. <br /> <br /> The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article shall have the <br />meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a <br />different meaning: <br /> <br />Crime of violence. The term "crime of violence" shall mean any misdemeanor or felony <br />involving the use ora weapon or an object employed as a weapon. The term shall also <br />include the violent touching of or injury to another person, regardless of whether a <br />weapon or other object is used in the commission of the crime. Simple verbal assault, <br />unaccompanied by a touching or injury, shall not constitute a "crime of violence." <br /> <br />2. That this ordinance shall take effect on the date of its adoption. <br /> <br /> Adopted by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, at a meeting held on <br />April 25, 2000. <br /> <br /> Teste: <br /> <br /> <br /> City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />