(a) No person shall, with intent to produce intoxication, elation, paralysis, irrational conduct, or the changing, distortion, or disturbance of the thinking process, judgment, balance or coordination, use any barbiturate or amphetamine, as defined in Ohio R.C. 3719.41; provided, however, this section does not apply to the use of any barbiturate or amphetamine by licensed manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacists, owners of pharmacies, physicians and other persons for research, clinical, or medicinal purposes authorized by federal law or state law or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(b) No person shall induce or attempt to induce another person to unlawfully use any barbiturate or amphetamine; employ, induce or use a minor to unlawfully transport, carry, dispense, produce or manufacture any barbiturate or amphetamine; or induce or attempt to induce a minor to violate any of the provisions of this section.
(c) Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. If the offender has been previously convicted of a drug offense, the offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(Ord. 1989-36. Passed 5-23-89.)