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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2024)
PRELIMINARY UNIT
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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529.03 SALES TO INTOXICATED PERSONS.
   (a)   No permit holder and no agent or employee of a permit holder shall sell or furnish beer or intoxicating liquor to an intoxicated person.
(ORC 4301.22)
   (b)   Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(ORC 4301.99(D), (H))
529.04 LIQUOR CONSUMPTION IN MOTOR VEHICLE.
   (a)   No person shall consume any beer or intoxicating liquor in a motor vehicle. This section does not apply to persons described in Ohio R.C. 4301.62(D) or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance.
(ORC 4301.64)
   (b)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If an offender who violates this section was under the age of 18 years at the time of the offense, the court, in addition to any other penalties it imposes upon the offender, may suspend the offender’s temporary instruction permit, probationary driver’s license or driver’s license for a period of not less than six months and not more than one year. In lieu of suspending the offender’s temporary instruction permit, probationary driver’s license, or driver’s license, the court instead may require the offender to perform community service for a number of hours determined by the court. If the offender is 15 years and 6 months of age or older and has not been issued a temporary instruction permit or probationary driver’s license, the offender shall not be eligible to be issued such a license or permit for a period of six months. If the offender has not attained the age of 15 years and 6 months, the offender shall not be eligible to be issued a temporary instruction permit until the offender attains the age of 16 years.
(ORC 4301.99(B))
529.05 PERMIT REQUIRED.
   (a)   (1)   No person, personally or by the person's clerk, agent, or employee, shall manufacture, manufacture for sale, offer, keep, or possess for sale, furnish or sell, or solicit the purchase or sale of any beer or intoxicating liquor in this State, or transport, or import, or cause to be transported or imported any beer, intoxicating liquor, or alcohol in or into this municipality for delivery, use or sale, unless the person has fully complied with Ohio R.C. Chapters 4301 and 4303 or is the holder of a permit issued by the Division of Liquor Control and in force at the time.
      (2)   No manufacturer, supplier, wholesale distributor, broker or retailer of beer or intoxicating liquor, or other person shall employ, retain or otherwise utilize any person in this State to act as an employee, agent, solicitor or salesperson, or act in any other representative capacity to sell, solicit, take orders or receive offers to purchase or expressions of interest to purchase beer or intoxicating liquor from any person, at any location other than a liquor permit premises, except as specifically authorized by Ohio R.C. Chapter 4301 or Chapter 4303 or rules adopted thereunder. No function, event or party shall take place at any location other than a liquor permit premises where any person acts in any manner to sell, solicit, take orders or receive offers to purchase or expressions of intent to purchase beer or intoxicating liquor to or from any person, except as specifically authorized by Ohio R.C. Chapter 4301 or Chapter 4303 or rules adopted thereunder.
(ORC 4303.25)
   (b)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
529.06 POSTING LIQUOR AGE AND FIREARM WARNING SIGNS.
   (a)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in Ohio R.C. 4301.691, every place in this municipality 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 AGE
   If 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 $1,000, or imprisonment up to 6 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 posses 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 the name, age, or other identification, you are subject to a fine of up to $250 or to imprisonment up to 30 days, or both.
      (2)   No person shall be subject to any criminal prosecution or any proceedings before the Department or the Liquor Control Commission for failing to display this card. No permit issued by the Department shall be suspended, revoked, or canceled because of the failure of the permit holder to display this card.
   (b)   (1)   Every place in this municipality for which a D permit has been issued under Ohio R.C. Chapter 4303 shall be issued a printed card by the Division of Liquor Control that shall read substantially as follows:
   WARNING
   If 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.
      (2)   No person shall be subject to any criminal prosecution or any proceedings before the Division of Liquor Control or the Liquor Control Commission for failing to display this card. No permit issued by the Department shall be suspended, revoked, or canceled because of the failure of the permit holder to display this card.
(ORC 4301.637)
   (c)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(ORC 4301.70, 4301.99(A))
529.07 OPEN CONTAINER PROHIBITED.
   (a)   As used in this section:
      (1)   "Chauffeured limousine" means a vehicle registered under Ohio R.C. 4503.24.
      (2)   "Street," "highway," and "motor vehicle" have the same meanings as in Ohio R.C. 4511.01.
   (b)   No person shall have in person’s possession an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor in any of the following circumstances:
      (1)   Except as provided in division (c)(1)E. of this section, in a State liquor store;
      (2)   Except as provided in division (c) or (j) of this section, on the premises of the holder of any permit issued by the Division of Liquor Control;
      (3)   In any other public place;
      (4)   Except as provided in division (d) or (e) of this section while operating or being a passenger in or on a motor vehicle on any street, highway, or other public or private property open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking;
      (5)   Except as provided in division (d) or (e) of this section while being in or on a stationary motor vehicle on any street, highway, or other public or private property open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking.
   (c)   (1)   A person may have in the person’s possession an opened container of any of the following:
         A.   Beer or intoxicating liquor that has been lawfully purchased for consumption on the premises where bought from the holder of an A-1-A, A-2, A-2f, A-3a, D-1, D-2, D-3, D-3a, D-4, D-4a, D-5, D-5a, D-5b, D-5c, D-5d, D-5e, D-5f, D-5g, D-5h, D-5i, D-5j, D-5k, D-5l, D-5m, D-5n, D-5o, D-7, D-8, D-9, E, F, F-2, F-5, F-7, F-8, or F-9 permit;
         B.   Beer, wine, or mixed beverages served for consumption on the premises by the holder of an F-3 permit, wine served as a tasting sample by an A-2, A-2f, S-1, or S-2 permit holder for consumption on the premises of a farmers market for which an F-10 permit has been issued, or wine served for consumption on the premises by the holder of an F-4 or F-6 permit;
         C.   Beer or intoxicating liquor consumed on the premises of a convention facility as provided in Ohio R.C. 4303.201;
         D.   Beer or intoxicating liquor to be consumed during tastings and samplings approved by rule of the Liquor Control Commission;
         E.   Spiritous liquor to be consumed for purposes of a tasting sample, as defined in R.C. § 4301.171;
         F.   Beer or intoxicating liquor to be consumed in an outdoor area described in R.C. § 4503.188(B)(1).
      (2)   A person may have in the person’s possession on an F liquor permit premises an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor that was not purchased from the holder of the F permit if the premises for which the F permit is issued is a music festival and the holder of the F permit grants permission for that possession on the premises during the period for which the F permit is issued. As used in this division (c)(2), “music festival” means a series of outdoor live musical performances extending for a period of at least three consecutive days and located on an area of land of at least 40 acres.
      (3)   A.   A person may have in the person’s possession on a D-2 liquor permit premises an opened or unopened container of wine that was not purchased from the holder of the D-2 permit if the premises for which the D-2 permit is issued is an outdoor performing arts center, the person is attending an orchestral performance, and the holder of the D-2 permit grants permission for the possession and consumption of wine in certain predesignated areas of the premises during the period for which the D-2 permit is issued.
         B.   As used in division (c)(3)A. of this section:
            1.   “Orchestral performance” means a concert comprised of a group of not fewer than 40 musicians playing various musical instruments.
            2.   “Outdoor performing arts center” means an outdoor performing arts center that is located on not less than 150 acres of land and that is open for performances from the first day of April to the last day of October of each year.
      (4)   A person may have in the person’s possession an opened or unopened container of beer or intoxicating liquor at an outdoor location at which the person is attending an orchestral performance as defined in division (c)(3)B. of this section if the person with supervision and control over the performance grants permission for the possession and consumption of beer or intoxicating liquor in certain predesignated areas of that outdoor location.
      (5)   A person may have in the person’s possession on an F-9 liquor permit premises an opened or unopened container of beer or intoxicating liquor that was not purchased from the holder of the F-9 permit if the F-9 permit holder grants permission for the possession and consumption of beer or intoxicating liquor in certain predesignated areas of the premises during the period for which the F-9 permit is issued.
      (6)   A.   A person may have in the person’s possession on the property of an outdoor motorsports facility an opened or unopened container of beer or intoxicating liquor that was not purchased from the owner of the facility if both of the following apply:
            1.   The person is attending a racing event at the facility; and
            2.   The owner of the facility grants permission for the possession and consumption of beer or intoxicating liquor on the property of the facility.
         B.   As used in division (c)(6)A. of this section:
            1.   “Outdoor motorsports facility.” An outdoor racetrack to which all of the following apply:
               a.   It is 2.4 miles or more in length.
               b.   It is located on 200 acres or more of land.
               c.   The primary business of the owner of the facility is the hosting and promoting of racing events.
               d.   The holder of a D-1, D-2, or D-3 permit is located on the property of the facility.
            2.   “Racing event.” A motor vehicle racing event sanctioned by one or more motor racing sanctioning organizations.
      (7)   A.   A person may have in the person’s possession an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor at an outdoor location within an outdoor refreshment area created under R.C. § 4301.82 if the opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor was purchased from an A-1, A-1-A, A-1c, A-2, A-2f, D class, or F class permit holder to which both of the following apply:
            1.   The permit holder’s premises is located within the outdoor refreshment area.
            2.   The permit held by the permit holder has an outdoor refreshment area designation.
         B.   Division (c)(7) of this section does not authorize a person to do either of the following:
            1.   Enter the premises of an establishment within an outdoor refreshment area while possessing an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor acquired elsewhere;
            2.   Possess an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor while being in or on a motor vehicle within an outdoor refreshment area, unless the possession is otherwise authorized under division (d) or (e) of this section.
         C.   As used in division (c)(7) of this section, “D class permit holder” does not include a D-6 or D-8 permit holder.
      (8)   A.   A person may have in the person’s possession on the property of a market, within a defined F-8 permit premises, an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor that was purchased from a D permit premises that is located immediately adjacent to the market if both of the following apply:
            1.   The market grants permission for the possession and consumption of beer and intoxicating liquor within the defined F-8 permit premises;
            2.   The market is hosting an event pursuant to an F-8 permit and the market has notified the division of liquor control about the event in accordance with Ohio R.C. 4303.208(A)(3).
         B.   As used in division (c)(8) of this section, “market” means a market, for which an F-8 permit is held, that has been in operation since 1860.
   (d)   This section does not apply to a person who pays all or a portion of the fee imposed for use of a chauffeured limousine pursuant to a prearranged contract or the guest of the person, when all of the following apply:
      (1)   The person or guest is a passenger in the limousine.
      (2)   The person or guest is located in the limousine, but is not occupying a seat in the front compartment of the limousine where the operator of the limousine is located.
      (3)   The limousine is located on any street, highway, or other public or private property open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking.
   (e)   An opened bottle of wine that was purchased from the holder of a permit that authorizes the sale of wine for consumption on the premises where sold is not an opened container for the purposes of this section if both of the following apply:
      (1)   The opened bottle of wine is securely resealed by the permit holder or an employee of the permit holder before the bottle is removed from the premises. The bottle shall be secured in such a manner that it is visibly apparent if the bottle has been subsequently opened or tampered with.
      (2)   The opened bottle of wine that is resealed in accordance with division (e)(1) of this section is stored in the trunk of a motor vehicle or, if the motor vehicle does not have a trunk, behind the last upright seat or in an area not normally occupied by the driver or passengers and not easily accessible by the driver.
   (f)   (1)   Except if an ordinance or resolution is enacted or adopted under division (f)(2) of this section, this section does not apply to a person who, pursuant to a prearranged contract, is a passenger riding on a commercial quadricycle when all of the following apply:
         A.   The person is not occupying a seat in the front of the commercial quadricycle where the operator is steering or braking.
         B.   The commercial quadricycle is being operated on a street, highway, or other public or private property open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking.
         C.   The person has in their possession on the commercial quadricycle an opened container of beer or wine.
         D.   The person has in their possession on the commercial quadricycle not more than either 36 ounces of beer or 18 ounces of wine.
      (2)   The Legislative Authority may enact an ordinance or adopt a resolution, as applicable, that prohibits a passenger riding on a commercial quadricycle from possessing an opened container of beer or wine.
      (3)   As used in this section, “commercial quadricycle” means a vehicle that has fully-operative pedals for propulsion entirely by human power and that meets all of the following requirements:
         A.   It has four wheels and is operated in a manner similar to a bicycle.
         B.   It has at least five seats for passengers.
         C.   It is designed to be powered by the pedaling of the operator and the passengers.
         D.   It is used for commercial purposes.
         E.   It is operated by the vehicle owner or an employee of the owner.
   (g)   (1)   This section does not apply to a person that has in the person’s possession an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor on the premises of a market if the beer or intoxicating liquor has been purchased from a D liquor permit holder that is located in the market.
      (2)   As used in division (g) of this section, “market” means an establishment that:
         A.   Leases space in the market to individual vendors, not less than 50% of which are retail food establishments or food service operations licensed under Ohio R.C. Chapter 3717;
         B.   Has an indoor sales floor area of not less than 22,000 square feet;
         C.   Hosts a farmer’s market on each Saturday from April through December.
   (h)   (1)   As used in this section, “alcoholic beverage” has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4303.185.
      (2)   An alcoholic beverage in a closed container being transported under R.C. § 4303.185 to its final destination is not an opened container for the purposes of this section if the closed container is securely sealed in such a manner that it is visibly apparent if the closed container has been subsequently opened or tampered with after sealing.
   (i)   This section does not apply to a person who has in the person’s possession an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor in a public-use airport, as described in R.C. § 4303.181(D)(2)(a)(iii), when both of the following apply:
      (1)   Consumption of the opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor occurs in the area of the airport terminal that is restricted to persons taking flights to and from the airport; and
      (2)   The consumption is authorized under R.C. § 4303.181(D)(2)(a).
   (j)   This section does not apply to a person that has in the person’s possession an opened container of homemade beer or wine that is served in accordance with R.C. § 4301.201(E).
(R.C. § 4301.62)
   (k)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(ORC 4301.99(A))
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