Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4501 - Department of Public Safety - Administration and Director
Chapter 4501-45 - Ignition Interlock Devices
Section 4501-45-03 - Licensing requirements for manufacturers of ignition interlock devices
Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 16, 2024
(A) A manufacturer of an ignition interlock device that intends to lease, sell, or otherwise use its ignition interlock device(s) in this state shall annually obtain first a license from the department, and then certification from the director for each ignition interlock device model or type that differ in any aspect.
(B) A manufacturer of an ignition interlock device may not be eligible for a license if any of the manufacturer's owner(s), officers, partners, agents, employees, contractors, or installers is an employee, or immediate family member of an employee, of the department or the department of health.
(C) A manufacturer of an ignition interlock device shall not be eligible for licensing if the manufacturer, including, but not limited to the agents, employees, contractors, or installer(s), who work in Ohio, has plead guilty to, or been convicted of, any disqualifying offense in paragraphs (C)(10)(a) to (C)(10)(d) of rule 4501-45-05 of the Administrative Code.
A manufacturer of an ignition interlock device may not be eligible for licensing if the manufacturer, including, but not limited to, the agents, employees, contractors, or installer(s), who work in Ohio, has plead guilty to, or been convicted of, any disqualifying offense in paragraphs (C)(10)(e) to (C)(10)(t) of rule 4501-45-05 of the Administrative Code.
(D) A manufacturer shall submit an "Ignition Interlock Manufacturer Application for Licensing" for first-time and renewal of an ignition interlock device. Beginning January 1, 2024 renewal applications shall be submitted to the department between October first and December thirtieth each year.
(E) The department shall notify a manufacturer of an ignition interlock device, whether a license is granted or denied.
(F) The department shall deny a license to a manufacturer of an ignition interlock device for any reason(s) set forth in rule 4501-45-05 of the Administrative Code, or the rules of this chapter. If a license is denied, a manufacturer shall receive a written notice from the department stating the reason(s) the license was denied.
A manufacturer whose license application is denied by the department may appeal the department's denial of a license pursuant to rule 4501-45-06 of the Administrative Code.
(G) A manufacturer of an ignition interlock device that is issued a license by the department shall file "Ignition Interlock Licensing, Certification, and Annual Report Payment Processing" (OTS 0028), and pay an annual report fee, not later than thirty days after the date the manufacturer's license expires.
A manufacturer of an ignition interlock device shall be ineligible for a renewal application for licensing until the manufacturer fully complies with all requirements set forth in this rule.
(H) A manufacturer shall notify the department in writing if a device certified for use in Ohio is or has been suspended, revoked, de-certified, or denied in another state, whether such action occurred before or after approval in Ohio or if and when an appeal to the action(s) was made and the outcome of the appeal. A manufacturer shall notify the department, in writing, if its business has been suspended, revoked, or de-certified in another state, and whether such action occurred on or before approval in Ohio or if and when an appeal to the action(s) were made and the outcome of the appeal. This notification shall be made in a timely manner not to exceed thirty days after the manufacturer has received notice of suspension, revocation, or denial of certification of the device, whether or not the action is or has been appealed. Failure to notify the department may result in suspension, revocation, or denial of certification of the device in Ohio.
(I) Should a manufacturer change its legal business name, be acquired by another manufacturer, or merge with another manufacturer, the manufacturer shall notify the department within thirty days of such transaction.
(J) A licensed manufacturer of an ignition interlock device shall maintain complete and accurate records for business conducted in the state of Ohio including:
(K) Records retained under this section shall be made available to the department within fifteen days of a written request by the department.
(L) Records shall be maintained for a period of not less than five years after the license expiration date and be made available to the department upon request.