Ohio § 4399.09

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4399.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4399.09.

(A) No person shall keep a place where beer or intoxicating liquors are sold, furnished,

or given away in violation of law.  The court, on conviction for a subsequent violation of this section, shall order

the place where the beer or intoxicating liquor is sold, furnished, or given away

to be abated as a nuisance or shall order the person so convicted to give bond payable

to the state in the sum of one thousand dollars, with sureties to the acceptance of

the court, that the person will not sell, furnish, or give away beer or intoxicating

liquor in violation of law and will pay all fines, costs, and damages assessed against

the person for that subsequent violation of this section.  The giving away of beer or intoxicating liquors, or any other device to evade this

division, constitutes unlawful selling. As used in this division, “beer” has the same meaning as in section 4301.01 of the Revised Code . (B) Division (A) of this section does not apply to any premises for which a permit has

been issued under Chapter 4303. of the Revised Code while that permit is in effect.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4399.09

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4399.09 cover?

Section 4399.09 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.

How do I cite Ohio § 4399.09?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 4399.09 apply to my situation?

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