Ohio § 4301.637
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4301.637, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4301.637.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in section 4301.691 of the Revised Code , every place in this state where beer, intoxicating liquor, or any low-alcohol beverage
is sold for beverage purposes shall display at all times, in a prominent place on
the premises thereof, a printed card, which shall be furnished by the division of
liquor control and which shall read substantially as follows: “WARNING TO PERSONS UNDER AGEIf you are under the age of 21 Under the statutes of the state of Ohio, if you order, pay for, share the cost of,
or attempt to purchase, or possess or consume beer or intoxicating liquor in any public
place, or furnish false information as to name, age, or other identification, you
are subject to a fine of up to one thousand dollars, or imprisonment up to six months,
or both. If you are under the age of 18 Under the statutes of the state of Ohio, if you order, pay for, share the cost of,
or attempt to purchase, or possess or consume, any type of beer or wine that contains
either no alcohol or less than one-half of one per cent of alcohol by volume in any
public place, or furnish false information as to name, age, or other identification,
you are subject to a fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars or to imprisonment up
to thirty days, or both.” No person shall be subject to any criminal prosecution or any proceedings before the
division or the liquor control commission for failing to display this card. No permit issued by the division shall be suspended, revoked, or canceled because
of the failure of the permit holder to display this card. (B) Every place in this state for which a D permit has been issued under Chapter 4303.
of the Revised Code shall be issued a printed card by the division that shall read
substantially as follows: “WARNINGIf you are carrying a firearm Under the statutes of Ohio, if you possess a firearm in any room in which liquor is
being dispensed in premises for which a D permit has been issued under Chapter 4303.
of the Revised Code, you may be guilty of a felony and may be subjected to a prison
term of up to one year.” No person shall be subject to any criminal prosecution or any proceedings before the
division or the liquor control commission for failing to display this card. No permit issued by the division shall be suspended, revoked, or canceled because
of the failure of the permit holder to display this card.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4301.637
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4301.637 cover?
Section 4301.637 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 § 4301.637?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4301.637 apply to my situation?
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