(a) The operator of a "commercial car", when such car is required to be registered under Ohio R.C. 4501.01, 4501.02, 4503.02 to 4503.10, inclusive, 4503.12 to 4503.18, inclusive, and 4505.01 to 4505.19, inclusive, shall, when operating such commercial car, trailer, or semi trailer on the streets, roads, or highways of this State, display inside or on such vehicle the certificate of registration for such commercial car, trailer, or semi trailer provided for in Ohio R.C. 4503.19, or shall carry such certificate on his person and display such certificate upon the demand of any State highway patrolman or other peace officer.
(b) Every person operating a commercial car, trailer, or semi trailer required to be registered under Ohio R.C. 4501.01, 4501.02, 4503.02 to 4503.10, inclusive, 4503.12 to 4503.18, inclusive, and 4505.01 to 4505.19, inclusive, shall permit the inspection of the certificate of registration upon demand of the Superintendent or any member of the State highway patrol or other peace officer of this State.
(c) Whoever violates any provision of 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.
(Ord. 60-07. Passed 6-26-07.)