Administrative Offense
A violation punished by a fine (not a criminal offense).
An administrative offense is a legal violation below the level of a criminal offense, punished by a fine, such as many traffic violations. It does not result in a criminal record. An objection can be filed against the fine notice.
The relevant statutes
§ 1 OWiG
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