§ 2323.51. Definitions—Imitation Firearms.

As used in sections 2323.51 to 2323.54:

(A)

"BB device" means any instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, through the force of air pressure, gas pressure, or spring action, including any airsoft gun and any spot marker or paintball guns unless specifically exempted under division (B).

(B)

"Imitation firearm" means any BB device, replica of a firearm, or other device that is so substantially similar in coloration and overall appearance to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to perceive that the BB device, replica of a firearm, or other device is a firearm. "Imitation firearm" does not include a nonfiring, collector replica of an antique firearm developed prior to 1898.

(C)

"Public place" means an area open to the public, including any of the following:

(1)

A street, alley, sidewalk, driveway, or parking lot;

(2)

A bridge;

(3)

A plaza or park;

(4)

A front yard;

(5)

A motor vehicle, as defined in section 4511.01 of the Revised Code, whether moving or not;

(6)

A building open to the general public, including one that serves food or drink or that provides entertainment;

(7)

A doorway or entrance to a building or dwelling;

(8)

A school operated by a board of education or a community school established under Chapter 3314. of the Revised Code;

(9)

Any premises owned or leased by a public or private college, university, or other institution of higher education.

(Ord. No. 1117-2018 , § 1, 5-14-2018; Ord. No. 1547-2018 , § 1, 6-4-2018)