Improper use of 9-1-1 telephone system.
Columbus City Codes § 2317.33
in effect2317.33 - Improper use of 9-1-1 telephone system.
(A) No person shall knowingly use the telephone number of the 9-1-1 system if the person knows that no emergency exists or for non-emergency telephone calls.
(B) As used in this section, "emergency" is defined as any situation that requires an immediate response by police or fire personnel to preserve life or property.
(C) Whoever violates this section is guilty of improper use of 9-1-1 telephone system, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(ORC 4931.49(D); 4931.99(K); Ord. 2535-94; Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT23GEOFCO_CH2317PUCO_2317.33IMUS9-1-1TESYFetched: 10/27/2026