Facts
B. was convicted for disobedience to an official decision (Art. 292 SCC) for having, on 29 April 1996, violated the regulations of the decision of the Zurich Municipal Council of 17 July 1991 on street prostitution. However, the Federal Tribunal considered that since the entry into force of Art. 199 SCC on 1 October 1992, conduct violating municipal regulations on the locations, hours, and modes of practicing prostitution falls under this provision, which provides for a penalty of imprisonment or a fine, and no longer under Art. 292 SCC on disobedience to an official decision.Considerations
According to Art. 199 SCC, anyone who violates the cantonal regulations on the locations, hours, or modes of practicing prostitution or on the prevention of nuisances shall be punished by imprisonment or a fine. This provision also applies to municipal regulations in this matter, since the cantons may delegate their powers to the municipalities in view of local differences.
Thus, B.'s conduct in violation of Art. 2(a) of the decision of the Zurich Municipal Council of 17 July 1991 on street prostitution…