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johnwilliamson062 · August 1, 2012, 10:24 PM

In Ohio it is just trespassing and a misdemeanor, but I do not know of any cases where someone was asked to leave, even if by a police officer, politely did so and was charged. If you know of the sign it is a violation of law.

I know one theater here has a sign 8 feet up on the side wall of the vestibule. I carried there DOZENS of times before a friend printed there was asked to leave, shown the sign and informed me. I am sure anyone could just claim they did not see it and they have no ground to stand on. When it is right on the door I am not so sure that will work.

August 1, 2012, 10:24 PM	#27
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	In Ohio it is just trespassing and a misdemeanor, but I do not know of any cases where someone was asked to leave, even if by a police officer, politely did so and was charged. If you know of the sign it is a violation of law. I know one theater here has a sign 8 feet up on the side wall of the vestibule. I carried there DOZENS of times before a friend printed there was asked to leave, shown the sign and informed me. I am sure anyone could just claim they did not see it and they have no ground to stand on. When it is right on the door I am not so sure that will work.