Ohio § 2907.311
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2907.311, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2907.311.
(A) No person who has custody, control, or supervision of a commercial establishment,
with knowledge of the character or content of the material involved, shall display
at the establishment any material that is harmful to juveniles and that is open to
view by juveniles as part of the invited general public. (B) It is not a violation of division (A) of this section if the material in question
is displayed by placing it behind “blinder racks” or similar devices that cover at
least the lower two-thirds of the material, if the material in question is wrapped
or placed behind the counter, or if the material in question otherwise is covered
or located so that the portion that is harmful to juveniles is not open to the view
of juveniles. (C) Whoever violates this section is guilty of displaying matter harmful to juveniles,
a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each day during which the offender is in violation of this section constitutes a
separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2907.311
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2907.311 cover?
Section 2907.311 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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