Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Crimes
Ohio Rev. Code (Criminal) § 2923.161: Improperly discharging firearm at or into a habitation, in a school safety zone or with intent to cause harm or panic to persons in a school building or at a school function
What this law says, in plain English
Knowingly discharging a firearm at or into an occupied home, in a school safety zone, or within 1,000 feet of school property with intent to harm, cause panic, or force evacuation is a second-degree felony. Law enforcement acting in official capacity is exempt.
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