Ohio § 4503.111
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4503.111, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4503.111.
(A) Within thirty days of becoming a resident of this state, any person who owns a motor
vehicle operated or driven upon the public roads or highways shall register the vehicle
in this state. If such a person fails to register a vehicle owned by the person, the person shall
not operate any motor vehicle in this state under a license issued by another state. (B)(1) Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (2) The offense established under division (B)(1) of this section is a strict liability
offense and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of section 2901.20 of the Revised Code . The designation of this offense as a strict liability offense shall not be construed
to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability,
is not a strict liability offense. (C) For purposes of division (A) of this section, “ resident ” means any person to whom any of the following applies: (3) 1 The person maintains their principal residence in this state and does not reside in
this state as a result of the person's active service in the United States armed forces. (4) 1 The person is determined by the registrar of motor vehicles to be a resident in accordance
with standards adopted by the registrar under section 4507.01 of the Revised Code . 1
Division designation so in original--2015 H 53--because divisions (C)(1) and (C)(2)
were vetoed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4503.111
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4503.111 cover?
Section 4503.111 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 § 4503.111?
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