A. This chapter establishes a civil infraction procedure to decriminalize penalties for infractions of certain City ordinances, including ordinances in the Beaverton City Code and Development Code, and to provide a convenient and practical forum for the civil hearing and determination of cases arising out of violations of City ordinances.

B. Acts or omissions to act which are processed under this chapter or are designated a civil infraction by any City ordinance do not require a culpable mental state as an element of the infraction. [BC 2.10.010, amended by Ordinance No. 4688, 6/21/16]