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It is illegal to share a hotel room if you falsely claim to be married.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

Rooted in mid-20th-century morality laws, this statute made it a crime for an unmarried couple to register at a hotel as husband and wife. It was meant to curb illicit affairs and protect the moral standing of boarding houses and inns.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2907.18

Where to look:

Ohio Morals and Decency Code

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