(a) As used in this section, "ignition interlock device" means a device that connects a breath analyzer to a motor vehicle's ignition system, that is constantly available to monitor the concentration by weight of alcohol in the breath of any person attempting to start such motor vehicle by using its ignition system, and that deters starting the motor vehicle by use of its ignition system unless the person attempting to so start the vehicle provides an appropriate breath sample for the device and the device determines that the concentration by weight of alcohol in the person's breath is below a preset level.
(b) Except in cases of a substantial emergency when no other person is reasonably available to drive in response to the emergency, no person shall knowingly rent, lease or lend a motor vehicle to any offender whose driving privilege is restricted as a condition of probation pursuant to Ohio R.C. 2951.02(I), unless the vehicle is equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device that is certified pursuant to Ohio R.C. 4511.83(D).
(c) Any offender whose driving privilege is restricted pursuant to Ohio R.C. 2951.02(I) shall notify any other person who rents, leases or loans a motor vehicle to him or her of the driving restriction imposed pursuant to such subsection.
(d) Any offender whose driving privilege is restricted pursuant to Ohio R.C. 2951.02(I) and who is required to operate a motor vehicle owned by his or her employer in the course and scope of his or her employment may operate such vehicle without the installation of an ignition interlock device, provided that his or her employer has been notified of the offender's restricted driving privilege and provided, further, that the offender has proof of the employer's notification in his or her possession while operating the employer's vehicle for normal business duties. A motor vehicle owned by a business that is partly or entirely owned or controlled by the offender is not a motor vehicle owned by an employer for purposes of this subsection.
(e) If a court acting under Ohio R.C. 2951.02(I) imposes the use of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation, the court shall require the offender to provide proof of compliance to the court or probation officer prior to issuing any driving privilege or continuing the probation status. The offender, at least once quarterly or more frequently as ordered by the court in its discretion, shall have the device inspected as ordered by the court for accurate operation and provide the results of the inspection to the court or probation officer.
(f) No offender, during any period that he or she is required to operate only a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device, shall request any other person to breathe into the device or start a motor vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing the offender with an operable motor vehicle.
(g) No person shall breathe into an ignition interlock device or start a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device for the purpose of providing an operable motor vehicle to an offender.
(h) No person shall tamper with or circumvent the operation of an ignition interlock device. (ORC 4511.83)
(i) Whoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 408.01. (ORC 4511.99(L))