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a o EDITOR'S NOTE The arrangemet~ and numbering of the Codified Ordinances into component codes, titles (or articles), chapters and aeotions !e based on an adaptation of the decimal numbering system which is similar to that used in the Ohio Revised Code, and in accord with the beet accepted praetioe in instituting a codification. Each section is self- identifying as to code, chapter and section number. For example, 1505.06 indicates that the code number is 15, the chapter number is 1605 (or the bth chapter within node 15), and the section number i8 .06. The code and chapter numbers appear left of the decimal, with the code number preceding the first two digits left of the decimal, and the chapter number being all digits left of the decimal. The section number appears right of the decimal. As another example, 113.10 indicates the code number is 1, the chapter number is 113 (or the 13th ohapter within code 1), and the section number is .10. This numbering system has the advantage of inherent flexibility in allowing for an almost endless amount of expansion. Codes, titles and chapters initially are odd-numbered thus reserving the use of even numbers for future legislation. Sections within chapters are consecutively numbered except that penalty provisions are usually assigned the number . 99 as used in the Revised Code. Newly created sections subsequent to the original codification may be indicated by three digits right of the decimal in the event the law properly belongs between two consecutively numbered sections. For example, newly created 575.061, 575.062 and 575.063 follow 575.06 and precede b75.07 to be placed in their logical position. Section histories enable a user to trace the origin of the la.w contained in the section. The history indicates the derivation by reference to either its passage date and the ordinance number originally assigned to it at that time, or to its inclusion in any prior code. Sections without histories indicate that the section contains new matter which was ordained by the Adopting Ordinance which enacts the Codified Ordinances. The Comparative Section Table is included to show the disposition of every ordinance included in the Codified Ordinances . It indicates whether a given ordinance was consolidated with another into one section or split into two or more sections. Cross references direct the user to subject matter reasonably related to material contained within a given chapter.