Ohio Code § 1533.161
Ohio Code § 1533.161. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1533.161.
No person shall throw or cast the rays of a spotlight or other artificial light from
any vehicle into any field, woodland, or forest while having in his possession a hunting
device, or throw or cast the rays of a spotlight or other artificial light from any
vehicle into any field, woodland, or forest for the purpose of locating a wild animal. This section does not apply to law enforcement officers, wildlife officers, military
personnel, and officers or employees of the department of natural resources while
in the performance of their duties, or to any landowner or lessee having a reason
to use a light while engaged in surveillance or protection of his property. An officer whose duty it is to enforce this chapter and Chapter 1531. of the Revised
Code and division rules may arrest a person whom he has reasonable grounds to believe
is violating this section, search the vehicle for firearms or other hunting implements
in the possession or under the control of that person, and seize the same.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1533.161
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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