| 1) Any violation of the Ohio Revised Code, or other local or federal laws* | 6 months | 1 year (may be a school year in certain situations) | Permanent Ban |
- Possession of weapons or other object used to inflict physical harm
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- Any person refusing to leave library buildings or premises at closing or when asked to by a library staff person.
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- Theft, or attempted theft, of library premises or personal premises of another patron/staf
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- Improper use, destruction, or defacement of library property or grounds and/or materials
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- Fighting, challenging, or assaulting anyone on library premises
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- Engaging in sexual activity, including solicitation for prostitution or indecent exposure, anywhere on library premises
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- Possession, distribution, selling, or consumption of alcohol or illegal substances on library premises, including marijuana
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- Verbal or physical harassment, threatening behavior, and/or use of abusive, derogatory, or vulgar language or gestures
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- Alcohol or drug-related inebriation when consumption on premises can’t be proven
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| * Violations may be reported to law enforcement. | | | |
| 2) Non-compliance with the Library’s Internet Use Policy | 1 month | 3 months | Incremental increases as situation or frequency warrants |
| 3) Panhandling and/or solicitation of goods or monetary donations | 1 month | 3 months | Incremental increases as situation or frequency warrants |
| 4) Disturbing the staff or other library users or disrupting the legitimate use of the library facilities by others, including, but not limited to: | 1 Day to 1 Week, depending on severity | 3 months | Incremental increases as situation or frequency warrants |
- Using cell phones or playing audio equipment in a disruptive manner
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- Running or walking in an unsafe or disruptive manner
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- Panhandling or soliciting for sales or charity
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- Petitioning or distributing non-library approved materials
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- Congregating on library premises in a manner which obstructs access or interferes with others’ use of the library
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- Bringing animals into the library other than service animals necessary for those with disabilities
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- Using personal transportation items such as rollerblades, skateboards, roller skates or similar devices inside the library or park.
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- Blocking aisles or other spaces with personal items.
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- Significant body odor or other excessive odors
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- Vaping e-cigarettes and spit tobacco
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| 5) Unattended Children | 1 Day to 1 Week, depending on severity | 3 months | Incremental increases as situation or frequency warrants |
