Ohio Administrative Code
Title 109:1 - Charitable Foundations
Chapter 109:1-6
Section 109:1-6-03 - Civil fines for charitable organizations, manufacturers, and distributors
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) After notice and opportunity for hearing pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, a fine may be assessed on a licensed organization, licensed distributor, or licensed manufacturer and shall be paid by the licensed organization, licensed distributor, or licensed manufacturer within thirty days of receipt of notice of the fine from the attorney general.
(B) Without in any manner limiting the authority of the attorney general to impose the type and level of sanction it may consider appropriate, the attorney general may take into consideration:
Manufacturer engaged in any misrepresentation or material omission;
Manufacturer engaged in any fraudulent act;
Manufacturer failed to cooperate with the attorney general;
Manufacturer failed to comply with all terms and conditions of a settlement agreement or agreed order with the attorney general, and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto;
(C) The attorney general may consider the licensed organization's, licensed distributor's, or licensed manufacturer's finances in determining the amount of the fine. If the alleged violation is the result of or results in the unlawful obtainment or retention of any money or property, the attorney general may, in addition to any other penalty or fine levied under Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code or any rules adopted thereunder, impose a fine in an amount equal to the money or value of the property that was unlawfully obtained or retained.
