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Bonefish Grill - Dayton Posted

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:19 am
by Roller
Went to Bonefish Grill in Dayton (Dayton Mall area) and was surprised to see them posted. The funny thing is the sign said "weapons prohibited as authorized by T.C.A. 39-17-1359", which is the TN statute on posted premises. Letter sent.

Re: Bonefish Grill - Dayton Posted

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 11:16 am
by Brian D.
I have long wondered if a sign referencing a different state's law would hold up in court. Not willing to pay an attorney to find out.

Re: Bonefish Grill - Dayton Posted

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:02 pm
by qmti
Hope you included a OFCC "will not patronize card" with letter.

Re: Bonefish Grill - Dayton Posted

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:24 pm
by Roller
Brian D; I don't think is matters. Ohio law doesn't specify the sign, verbiage, size etc. In my opinion, the sign says "weapons prohibited" and that is enough under Ohio law.

Did not include a "do not patronize" card but did clearly state that we would not patronize the restaurant again.

Re: Bonefish Grill - Dayton Posted

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:19 pm
by Brian D.
Roller wrote:Brian D; I don't think is matters. Ohio law doesn't specify the sign, verbiage, size etc. In my opinion, the sign says "weapons prohibited" and that is enough under Ohio law.
I used to see signs referencing the Ohio Revised Code in northern Kentucky. Fairly sure a good attorney could have gotten charges kicked to the curb.

The same legal tactic might work in Ohio, with a smart enough lawyer.

Re: Bonefish Grill - Dayton Posted

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:31 pm
by M-Quigley
So if I patronize the place and I'm injured as a result of their no guns policy, does that mean I can sue them? (since they want to follow TN law instead of Ohio's) :roll: