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

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

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 & Citation

Code/Statute: Ohio Revised Code § 2907.18
Ohio Morals and Decency Code

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