Ohio Administrative Code
Title 111:3 - Elections
Chapter 111:3-10 - Ballot Print Vendors
Section 111:3-10-11 - Enforcement and revocation of approval

Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 111:3-10-11

Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024

(A) As a condition of the secretary of state's approval and to ensure compliance with the rules in this chapter, the print vendor shall agree to permit the secretary of state to conduct inspections, with or without prior notice, of each location where ballots and other mailing materials are created, stored, printed, mailed, or otherwise processed, and shall incorporate such permission into its contract with the board of elections. The secretary of state shall require corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(B)

(1) The secretary of state may revoke its approval at any time upon determining that a print vendor is no longer capable of manufacturing or printing ballots.

(2) If a print vendor fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter, the secretary of state shall provide notice of non-compliance and an opportunity to remedy the issue within a reasonable amount of time specified by the secretary of state. The secretary of state may revoke its approval if the print vendor does not remedy the issue within that period.

(C) Any contract between a board of elections and a print vendor shall state the board's requirements for the provision of vendor services and products. The contract also shall outline penalties if the print vendor fails to fulfill the contractual requirements. Nothing in this section eliminates or alters any remedies available to a board of elections or the secretary of state, contractual or otherwise, related to any action or non-action in violation of the contract or requirements of this chapter.

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