2006 Ohio Revised Code - 2925.33. Possessing nitrous oxide in motor vehicle.

§ 2925.33. Possessing nitrous oxide in motor vehicle.
 

(A)  As used in this section, "motor vehicle," "street," and "highway" have the same meanings as in section 4511.01 of the Revised Code. 

(B)  Unless authorized under Chapter 3719., 4715., 4729., 4731., 4741., or 4765. of the Revised Code, no person shall possess an open cartridge of nitrous oxide in either of the following circumstances: 

(1) While operating or being a passenger in or on a motor vehicle on a street, highway, or other public or private property open to the public for purposes of vehicular traffic or parking; 

(2) While being in or on a stationary motor vehicle on a street, highway, or other public or private property open to the public for purposes of vehicular traffic or parking. 

(C)  Whoever violates this section is guilty of possessing nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. 
 

HISTORY: 146 v H 162. Eff 1-1-97.
 

The effective date is set by section 3 of HB 162.