Violation of Liquor Law

Section 4510.33 of the Ohio Revised Code

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Cause: A person of insufficient age to purchase intoxicating liquor or beer uses someone else's driver's license or alters his own license to make such a purchase. The BMV is usually notified by the clerk of the Liquor Control Commission.

Length of Suspension: One year.

Appeal Procedures: Person may file an appeal within 20 days of the mailing of the notice in the municipal or county court, or if under the age of 18 years, in the juvenile court in whose jurisdiction such person resides. He must agree to pay the cost of the proceedings and allege error by the registrar of motor vehicles in the suspension of the license or in one or more of the matters within the scope of the hearing.

Reinstatement Requirement:

1. Serve one year suspension.

2. Re-take a complete driver license examination if the driver license was altered.

Driver must purchase a temporary permit packet at a Deputy Registrar office and then take a complete Driver License Examination.  Be sure to take the required acceptable documents when applying for a temporary permit packet.

3. Additionally, a $30.00 reinstatement fee will be required if the suspension notice was mailed on or after 10/01/97.

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