Ohio § 4301.245

§ 4301.245.

(A) As used in this section: (1) “Broker” and “solicitor” have the same meanings as in rules adopted by the superintendent

of liquor control under section 4303.25 of the Revised Code . (2) “ On-premises brand promotion ” means a promotion of a brand of beer or intoxicating liquor by a distributor, manufacturer,

trade marketing professional, solicitor, or broker of that brand at a retail permit

premises. (3) “ Product location communication ” means a listing or program that allows an individual to determine the availability

of a specific brand of beer or intoxicating liquor at retail permit holders or agency

stores in a certain geographic area. (4) “ Social media ” means a service, platform, or web site where users communicate with one another

free of charge and share media such as pictures, videos, music, and blogs.  “ Social media ” includes the web site of a distributor, manufacturer, trade marketing professional,

solicitor, or broker. (5) “Trade marketing professional” has the same meaning as in section 4301.171 of the Revised Code . (B) Notwithstanding section 4301.24 of the Revised Code and except as provided in division (C) of this section, a distributor, manufacturer,

trade marketing professional, solicitor, or broker may use free services provided

by social media to advertise any of the following: (1) An on-premises brand promotion; (2) Beer, wine, or spirituous liquor tasting samples sold in accordance with this chapter

or Chapter 4303. of the Revised Code; (3) A product location communication. (C) No distributor, manufacturer, trade marketing professional, solicitor, or broker

shall use free services provided by social media to advertise to persons under twenty-one

years of age.