529.04 LIQUOR CONSUMPTION IN MOTOR VEHICLE.

   (a)   No person shall consume any beer or intoxicating liquor in a motor vehicle.

(ORC 4301.64)

   (b)   No person shall possess as open container of beer or intoxicating liquor in a motor vehicle except in a place which can be reached only by leaving the vehicle.

   (c)   Whoever violates subsection (a) hereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Whoever violates subsection (b) hereof is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

(ORC 4301.99)

   (d)   If an offender who violates subsection (a) hereof was under the age of eighteen years at the time of the offense, the court, in addition to any other penalties it imposes upon the offender, shall 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. If the offender is fifteen years and six 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 fifteen years and six months, the offender shall not be eligible to be issued a temporary instruction permit until the offender attains the age of sixteen years. (ORC 4301.99)