(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 his or her possession an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor in any of the following circumstances:
(1) Except as provided in division (c) 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;
(2) Except as provided in division (c) 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) 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.
(d) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 118-2016. Passed 10-17-16.)
Statutory reference:
Similar state law, see Ohio R.C. 4301.62