1883 — Ohio — Toy Pistol Ban

1883 Oh. L. chap. 336, p. 222

Summary

Prohibited the sale of toy pistols to minors. Sale of such items is deemed a misdemeanor and punishable by fine or brief imprisonment.

Statutory Text

Section 6986b. That it shall be unlawful for any firm, company or person in the state of Ohio, to sell or exhibit for sale any pistol manufactured out of any metallic or hard substance, commonly known as the “toy pistol”; to a minor under the age of fourteen years; any firm company or person violating the provisions of this act, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars, or be imprisoned not less than ten days nor more than twenty days, or both, and shall be liable to a civil action in damages ot any person injured by such sale.

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Title 1883 — Ohio — Toy Pistol Ban
Conduct Transfer & Sale
Instrument Other Arms
Jurisdiction OH
Date 1883