Ohio § 2923.201
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2923.201, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2923.201.
(A) No person shall do either of the following: (1) Change, alter, remove, or obliterate the name of the manufacturer, model, manufacturer's
serial number, or other mark of identification on a firearm. (2) Possess a firearm knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the name of
the manufacturer, model, manufacturer's serial number, or other mark of identification
on the firearm has been changed, altered, removed, or obliterated. (B)(1) Whoever violates division (A)(1) of this section is guilty of defacing identification
marks of a firearm. Except as otherwise provided in this division, defacing identification marks of
a firearm is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation
of division (A)(1) of this section, defacing identification marks of a firearm is
a felony of the fourth degree. (2) Whoever violates division (A)(2) of this section is guilty of possessing a defaced
firearm. Except as otherwise provided in this division, possessing a defaced firearm is a
misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation
of division (A)(2) of this section, possessing a defaced firearm is a felony of the
fourth degree. (C) Division (A) of this section does not apply to any firearm on which no manufacturer's
serial number was inscribed at the time of its manufacture.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2923.201
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2923.201 cover?
Section 2923.201 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 § 2923.201?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2923.201 apply to my situation?
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