Legislative Alert

To:  Manufacturers, Distributors and Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky Dealers

From:  Lynwood Butner, Legislative Consultant

Subject:  Change in Ohio Film Law

Date:  May 19, 2004

Many dealers have received in the mail notifications of changes in the window film law in Ohio.  These mailings were not sent by IWFA and contain a few minor discrepancies.  The new Ohio law applies as follows:

1.     Windshield:  above AS-1 line any darkness film is permitted, below the AS-1 line 70% net is allowed provided that the film is not red or yellow in color.

2.     Front Side Windows: This remains unchanged at 50% net with a 3% tolerance.

3.     Rear Side Windows and Rear Windshield:  Any darkness film is allowed provided the vehicle is equipped with rear facing mirrors on both sides of the vehicle.

4.     Film used on any window of the motor vehicle is not allowed to increase reflectivity.

5.     The definition of limousine was changed to include all hourly carriers designed to carry nine or fewer passengers on a route controlled by the hiring person pursuant to a prearranged contract.

For more information on the Ohio regulations, please contact IWFA’s legislative consultant  Lynwood Butner (804) 643-4433.