(A) No brake lining, brake lining material, or brake lining assemblies for use as repair and replacement parts in motor vehicles shall be sold in this state if these items do not meet or exceed the minimum standard of specifications established by the Society of Automotive Engineers and the standard of specifications established in 49 CFR 571.105, as amended, and 49 CFR 571.135, as amended.
(B) All manufacturers or distributors of brake lining, brake lining material, or brake lining assemblies selling these items for use as repair and replacement parts in motor vehicles shall state that the items meet or exceed the applicable minimum specifications, and before commencing sale of any such items in this state and at such subsequent times as may be required by the Director of Public Safety, shall submit to the Department of Public Safety a certified laboratory report of an independent testing laboratory showing same to meet or exceed such minimum specifications.
(C) As used in this section,
MINIMUM STANDARD OF SPECIFICATIONS
means a minimum standard for brake system or brake component performance that meets the need for motor vehicle safety and complies with the applicable SAE standards and recommended practices, and that federal motor vehicle safety standards that cover the same aspect of performance for any brake lining, brake lining material or brake lining assemblies.
(R.C. § 4513.202)
(D) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense; on a second offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; on each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(R.C. § 4513.99) ('81 Code § 74.25)