2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [29] XXIX CRIMES - PROCEDURE
Chapter 2907: SEX OFFENSES
2907.311 Displaying matter harmful to juveniles.
(A) No person who has custody, control, or supervision of a commercial establishment, with knowledge of the character or content of the material involved, shall display at the establishment any material that is harmful to juveniles and that is open to view by juveniles as part of the invited general public.
(B) It is not a violation of division (A) of this section if the material in question is displayed by placing it behind “blinder racks” or similar devices that cover at least the lower two-thirds of the material, if the material in question is wrapped or placed behind the counter, or if the material in question otherwise is covered or located so that the portion that is harmful to juveniles is not open to the view of juveniles.
(C) Whoever violates this section is guilty of displaying matter harmful to juveniles, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each day during which the offender is in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.
Effective Date: 03-17-1989
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