Ohio Rev. Code § 124.71
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§ 124.71. Unauthorized operation of motor vehicles
Official statutory text
December 4, 1973 Senate Bill 174 - 110th General Assembly No person shall willfully operate a motor vehicle, motor vehicle with auxiliary equipment, or self-propelling equipment or trailers owned or to be operated by the state or a political subdivision, without reasonable cause to believe that the specific use or operation is one that is properly authorized. Whoever violates this section shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars.
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