Ohio Code § 4301.242

Ohio Code § 4301.242. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4301.242.

(A) Notwithstanding the restrictions placed on manufacturers, wholesale distributors,

and holders of permits for sale at retail or wholesale in section 4301.24 of the Revised Code , a manufacturer or wholesale distributor may engage in the following conduct, provided

that the conduct does not lead to control of a permit holder by another person: (1) A manufacturer or wholesale distributor may accept from or provide to a manufacturer

or wholesale distributor travel, lodging, food, and beverages. (2) A manufacturer or wholesale distributor may provide to a retail permit holder or

the permit holder's employees or agents food, beverages, and recreational activities

under either of the following circumstances: (a) Food and beverages are provided by the manufacturer or wholesale distributor or the

manufacturer's or wholesale distributor's employees or agents during a business meeting

with a retail permit holder or the permit holder's employees or agents. (b) Recreational activities are enjoyed in the presence of the retail permit holder or

the permit holder's employees or agents and the manufacturer or wholesale distributor

or the manufacturer's or wholesale distributor's employees or agents who are paying

for the recreational activities. (B) As used in this section, “ recreational activities ” includes sporting events, concerts, theatrical performances, and other forms of

entertainment.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4301.242
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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