Ohio Code § 4303.186

Ohio Code § 4303.186. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4303.186.

(A) As used in this section, “ disposable container ” means a receptacle that is disposable and that has a capacity to hold not more than

either of the following: (1) Sixteen ounces of beer; (2) Twelve ounces of wine or mixed beverage. “ Disposable container ” includes a bottle or can of beer, wine, or mixed beverage produced by the original

manufacturer. (B) The division of liquor control may issue a D-9 permit to an establishment to sell

beer, wine, or mixed beverages in disposable containers at retail for on-premises

consumption.  The establishment shall make such sales for not more than one hundred five calendar

days per year.  The days need not be consecutive.  The owner of the establishment shall do both of the following: (1) Ensure that a mobile retail food establishment or a mobile food service operation

licensed under Chapter 3717. of the Revised Code serves food on the premises of the

D-9 permit holder during the same hours that beer, wine, or mixed beverages are sold

by the D-9 permit holder; (2) Sell beer, wine, or mixed beverages during the same hours as the holders of D-5 permits

under this chapter or Chapter 4301. of the Revised Code or the rules of the liquor

control commission. (C) The division only may issue a D-9 permit if the premises for which the D-9 permit

is sought is in compliance with all of the following: (1) The premises is located on not less than ninety acres of land. (2) The premises has a total fixed seating capacity for not less than two thousand people. (3) The premises is located in a precinct, or at a particular location in a precinct,

in which the sale of beer, wine, and mixed beverages is otherwise permitted by law. (4) The premises primarily hosts automobile sports, including drag racing. (5) The premises is located in the unincorporated area of a township with a population

of less than fifteen thousand and in a county with a population of less than one hundred

thirty thousand.  For purposes of division (C)(5) of this section, the population of a township and

county is considered to be the population shown by the most recent regular federal

decennial census. (D) In addition, the premises of a D-9 permit holder need not: (1) Have an adequate supply of hot and cold running water from a source satisfactory

to the local board of health of the health district in which that premises is located; (2) Have separate toilet facilities for men and women; (3) Have water-flushed toilets.  In place of water-flushed toilets, the D-9 permit holder shall install portable

toilets on the premises.  The portable toilets shall be installed in accordance with the local board of health

of the health district in which the premises is located. (4) Have a wash bowl with running water for each portable toilet.  In place of a wash bowl with running water, the D-9 permit holder shall install

hand sanitizer stations outside each portable toilet. (E) The fee for the D-9 permit is five hundred dollars.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4303.186
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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