Ohio § 4173.02
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4173.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4173.02.
(A) Any retail establishment that has a toilet facility for its employees is encouraged
to permit a customer to use that facility during normal business hours if the toilet
facility is reasonably safe and all of the following conditions are met: (1) The customer requesting the use of the employee toilet facility has an eligible medical
condition or utilizes an ostomy device. (2) The employee toilet facility is not located in an area where providing access would
create an obvious health or safety risk to the customer or an obvious security risk
to the retail establishment. (3) A public restroom or employee restroom normally available to the public is not immediately
accessible to the customer. (B) This section does not require a retail establishment to make any physical changes
to an employee toilet facility. (C) No restroom facility, by reason of being made available to a customer pursuant to
this section, shall be considered a public facility for the purpose of laws or regulations
that generally govern facilities available to the public. That restroom facility shall be governed by the laws and regulations that otherwise
would govern the facility if it were not made available to a customer pursuant to
this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4173.02
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4173.02 cover?
Section 4173.02 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 § 4173.02?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4173.02" (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 § 4173.02 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.
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