Ohio § 2913.41
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2913.41, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2913.41.
In a prosecution of a person for a theft offense that alleges that the person, with
purpose to defraud or knowing that the person was facilitating a fraud, hired or rented
an aircraft, motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorboat, sailboat, camper, trailer, horse,
buggy, or other property or equipment, kept or operated any of the same that has been
hired or rented, or engaged accommodations at a hotel, motel, inn, campground, or
other hostelry, it is prima-facie evidence of purpose to defraud if the person did
any of the following: (A) Used deception to induce the rental agency to furnish the person with the aircraft,
motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorboat, sailboat, camper, trailer, horse, buggy, or
other property or equipment, or used deception to induce the hostelry to furnish the
person with accommodations; (B) Hired or rented any aircraft, motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorboat, sailboat, camper,
trailer, horse, buggy, or other property or equipment, or engaged accommodations,
knowing the person was without sufficient means to pay the hire or rental; (C) Absconded without paying the hire or rental; (D) Knowingly failed to pay the hire or rental as required by the contract of hire or
rental, without reasonable excuse for such failure; (E) Knowingly failed to return hired or rented property as required by the contract of
hire or rental, without reasonable excuse for the failure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2913.41
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2913.41 cover?
Section 2913.41 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 § 2913.41?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2913.41" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2913.41 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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