Ohio Code § 5743.14

Ohio Code § 5743.14. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5743.14.

(A) The tax commissioner or an agent of the commissioner may enter and inspect the facilities

and records of a person selling cigarettes, other tobacco products, or vapor products.  Such entrance and inspection requires a properly issued search warrant if conducted

outside the normal business hours of the person, but does not require a search warrant

if conducted during the normal business hours of the person.  No person shall prevent or hinder the commissioner or an agent of the commissioner

from carrying out the authority granted under this division. (B) If a peace officer as defined in section 2935.01 of the Revised Code knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a motor vehicle is transporting cigarettes,

other tobacco products, or vapor products in violation of this chapter or section 2927.023 of the Revised Code , the peace officer may stop the vehicle and inspect the vehicle to determine the

presence of such cigarettes, other tobacco products, or vapor products.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5743.14
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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