Ohio Code 3719.31 – Prohibition against careless distribution of samples containing drug or poison
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No person shall leave, throw, or deposit upon the doorstep or premises owned or occupied by another, or hand, give, or deliver to any person, except in a place where it is kept for sale, a patent or proprietary medicine, preparation, pill, tablet, powder, cosmetic, disinfectant, or antiseptic, or a drug or medicine that contains poison or any ingredient that is deleterious to health, as a sample or for the purpose of advertising.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3719.31
- Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
- Person: means any individual, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, or other legal entity. See Ohio Code 3719.01
- Poison: means any drug, chemical, or preparation likely to be deleterious or destructive to adult human life in quantities of four grams or less. See Ohio Code 3719.01
- Sale: includes delivery, barter, exchange, transfer, or gift, or offer thereof, and each transaction of those natures made by any person, whether as principal, proprietor, agent, servant, or employee. See Ohio Code 3719.01
As used in this section “drug,” “medicine,” “patent or proprietary medicine,” “pill,” “tablet,” “powder,” “cosmetic,” “disinfectant,” or “antiseptic” includes all remedies for internal or external use.