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2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.09 | Furnishing Information to Police Chief or Sheriff.

Effective:
April 5, 2001
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 467 - 123rd General Assembly
(A) A person licensed as a pawnbroker shall, every day, furnish the following information to the chief of police of the municipal corporation or township in which the licensee's place of business is located or, if the place of business is not located within a municipal corporation or a township that has a chief of police, to the sheriff of the county in which the place of business is located:
(1) A description of all property pledged with or purchased by the licensee;
(2) The number of the pawn or purchase form the licensee used to document the pledge or purchase.
(B) A licensee shall provide the property description and form number required by division (A) of this section on the form furnished by the law enforcement officer requesting the information. The completed form may be communicated by electronic transfer or be in a magnetic media format.
(C) For the purposes of this section, a licensee need provide only the information required by division (A) of this section.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.10 | Prohibited Transactions.

Effective:
March 28, 2017
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 235 - 131st General Assembly
(A) No person licensed as a pawnbroker shall recklessly receive any pledge or purchase any articles from any minor or from any person who is at the time intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance.
(B) No person licensed as a pawnbroker shall receive any pledge or purchase any articles from any person who is known or believed by the licensee to be a thief or a receiver of stolen property.
(C) No person licensed as a pawnbroker shall receive any pledge or purchase any articles from any person identified in writing to the licensee by the chief of police of a municipal corporation or township, the sheriff, or the state highway patrol as a known or suspected thief or receiver of stolen property.
(D) Division (C) of this section is a strict liability offense and section 2901.20 of the Revised Code does not apply.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.11 | Redemption, Forfeiture of Pawned Property.

Effective:
March 28, 2017
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 235 - 131st General Assembly
(A) If a pledgor fails to pay interest and fees to a person licensed as a pawnbroker on a pawn loan for three months from the date of the loan or the date on which the last interest payment is due, the licensee shall notify the pledgor by United States postal mail, with proof of mailing, to the last place of address given by the pledgor, that unless the pledgor redeems the pledged property or pays all interest due and fees within thirty days from the date the notice is mailed, the pledged property shall be forfeited to the licensee. If the pledgor fails to redeem or pay all interest due and fees within the period specified in the notice, the licensee becomes the owner of the pledged property.
(B) In the event that any article or property is redeemed by a person other than the pledgor, the pledgor shall sign the pledgor's copy of the statement required under section 4727.07 of the Revised Code, which copy shall be presented by the person to the licensee. The licensee shall verify the name of the person redeeming the article or property, and shall record the person's name and driver's license number, or other personal identification number, on the licensee's copy of the statement, and shall require the person to sign this copy.
(C) In the event that any articles or property pledged are lost or rendered inoperable due to negligence of the licensee, the licensee shall replace the articles or property with identical articles or property, except that if the licensee cannot reasonably obtain identical articles or property, the licensee shall replace the articles or property with like articles or property.
(D) When an account is paid in full, the licensee shall return the pledged article immediately to the pledgor. In the event the pledgor sells, transfers, or assigns the pledge, the licensee shall verify the name of the person redeeming the pledge and record that person's name, driver's license number, and signature on the permanent copy of the statement of pledge required pursuant to section 4727.07 of the Revised Code. The licensee also shall obtain the signature of the pledgor, or other person redeeming the pledge, upon a separate record of the transaction, that acknowledges the total dollar amount paid for redemption and the date of redemption. All records shall be kept in the licensee's place of business.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.12 | Required Retention Period.

Effective:
March 28, 2017
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 235 - 131st General Assembly
(A) A person licensed as a pawnbroker shall retain any goods or articles purchased by the licensee until the expiration of fifteen days after the purchase is made. The licensee may dispose of such goods or articles sooner with the written permission of the chief of police of the municipal corporation or township in which the licensee's place of business is located or, if the place of business is not located within a municipal corporation or township that has a chief of police, with the written permission of the sheriff of the county in which the business is located.
(B) If the chief of police or sheriff to whom the licensee makes available the information required by section 4727.09 of the Revised Code has probable cause to believe that the article described therein is stolen property, the chief or sheriff shall notify the licensee in writing. Upon receipt of such a notice, the licensee shall retain the article until the expiration of thirty days after the day on which the licensee is first required to make available the information required by section 4727.09 of the Revised Code, unless the chief or sheriff notifies the licensee in writing that the licensee is not required to retain the article until such expiration.
(C) If the chief or sheriff receives a report that property has been stolen and determines the identity of the person claiming to be the true owner of the allegedly stolen property that has been purchased or pawned and is held by a licensee, and informs the licensee of the claimant's identity, the licensee may restore the allegedly stolen property to the claimant directly.
If a licensee fails to restore the allegedly stolen property, the claimant may recover the property from the licensee in an action at law.
(D) If the licensee returns the allegedly stolen property to the claimant, the licensee may charge the person who pledged or sold the allegedly stolen property to the licensee, and any person who acted in consort with the pledgor or the seller to defraud the licensee, the amount the licensee paid or loaned for the allegedly stolen property, plus interest and storage charges provided for in section 4727.06 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.13 | Administrative Rules.

Effective:
April 5, 2001
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 467 - 123rd General Assembly
(A) The superintendent of financial institutions shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
(B) The superintendent shall enforce this chapter, make all reasonable effort to discover alleged violators, notify the proper prosecuting officer whenever the superintendent has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, act as complainant in the prosecution thereof, and aid such officers to the best of the superintendent's ability in such prosecutions. The superintendent shall employ such deputies as may be necessary to make the investigations and inspections, and otherwise perform the duties imposed by such sections.
(C) The superintendent may issue a cease and desist order against any person the superintendent reasonably suspects has violated, is currently violating, or is about to violate this chapter. The superintendent may apply to a court of common pleas for an order compelling a person to comply with any cease and desist order or any subpoena issued by the superintendent.
(D) The superintendent may obtain from the court of common pleas any form of injunctive relief against any person that has violated, is currently violating, or is about to violate this chapter.
(E) To enforce this chapter, the superintendent may issue a subpoena to any person to compel the production of any item, record, or writing, including an electronic writing, and may issue a subpoena to any person to compel the appearance and rendering of testimony.
(F) The superintendent may examine and investigate the business, including the business location and any books, records, writings, including electronic writings, safes, files, or storage areas located in or utilized by the business location, of any person the superintendent reasonably suspects to be advertising, transacting, or soliciting business as a pawnbroker. The superintendent may request the attendance and assistance of the appropriate chief of police of a municipal corporation or township, the county sheriff, or the state highway patrol during the examination and investigation of the business.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.14 | Exemptions.

Effective:
April 5, 2001
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 467 - 123rd General Assembly
This chapter does not apply to federally insured depository institutions such as a state or federally chartered bank, savings and loan association, or credit union.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.15 | Prohibited Acts - Penalties.

Effective:
April 5, 2001
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 467 - 123rd General Assembly
(A) No person licensed as a pawnbroker under this chapter, and no agent, officer, or employee thereof, shall violate this chapter.
(B) Upon the criminal conviction of a licensee or any employee, manager, officer, director, shareholder, member, or partner of a licensee for a violation of this chapter, the superintendent of financial institutions may suspend the license of the licensee without a prior hearing to protect the public interest and subsequently may act to revoke the license of the licensee pursuant to chapter 119. of the Revised Code.
(C) Upon the criminal conviction of a licensee or any employee, manager, officer, director, shareholder, member, or partner of a licensee under any section in Title XXIX of the Revised Code or under federal law for theft, receiving stolen property, or money laundering, the superintendent may suspend the license of the licensee without a prior hearing to protect the public interest and subsequently may act to revoke the license of the licensee pursuant to chapter 119. of the Revised Code.
(D) Upon the criminal conviction of a licensee under any section of Title XXIX of the Revised Code or under federal law for a crime other than theft, receiving stolen property, or money laundering, the superintendent may assess a penalty against the licensee or act to revoke or suspend the license of the licensee pursuant to chapter 119. of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.16 | Advertisements.

Effective:
April 5, 2001
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 467 - 123rd General Assembly
(A) A person licensed as a pawnbroker under this chapter shall state the license number issued by the superintendent of financial institutions in all advertisements, offers, and solicitations.
(B) No person not licensed under this chapter may advertise as a pawnbroker.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.17 | Approval of Sale, Transfer or Hypothecation of Interest in License.

Effective:
April 5, 2001
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 467 - 123rd General Assembly
(A) Every sale, transfer, or hypothecation of any stock, security, membership, partnership, or other equitable, beneficial, or ownership interest in a person licensed as a pawnbroker, in an amount representing a ten per cent or greater equitable, membership, partnership, beneficial, or other ownership interest in the licensee, must be approved in writing by the superintendent of financial institutions prior to the sale, transfer, or hypothecation of the interest in the licensee.
(B) Every person acquiring or receiving an interest as described in division (A) of this section is subject to the licensing requirements of this chapter as if the person were a new and separate license applicant.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.18 | Confidentiality.

Effective:
June 18, 2002
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 138 - 124th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, any information arising from, obtained by, or contained in an investigation of a person licensed as a pawnbroker under this chapter performed by the superintendent of financial institutions is confidential information and is not a public record under section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
(B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, any information arising from, obtained by, or contained in an investigation by the superintendent of any person the superintendent reasonably suspects has violated or is violating this chapter is confidential information and not a public record under section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
(C) Information made confidential by division (A) or (B) of this section may only be disclosed, discovered, or introduced into evidence as follows:
(1) To a law enforcement agency;
(2) In connection with criminal proceedings;
(3) In any action taken or litigation by or against the superintendent in connection with the powers, duties, and obligations imposed upon the superintendent by this chapter;
(4) When and in the manner authorized in section 1181.25 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.19 | Continuing Education.

Effective:
March 28, 2017
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 235 - 131st General Assembly
(A) Effective with the two-year period that begins June 30, 2017, and every two-year period thereafter, each person licensed as a pawnbroker under this chapter shall have at least one person employed at the licensee's place of business who has completed by the end of the period at least eight hours of continuing education instruction offered in a course or program approved by the superintendent of financial institutions after consultation with an industry representative selected by the superintendent.
(B) The superintendent, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any licensee who fails to comply with this section.
(C) The superintendent, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may adopt rules regarding continuing education fees, locations, times, frequency, and waivers of requirements.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.20 | Maintaining Liquid Assets or Surety Bond - Notice of Action Against Licensee.

Effective:
March 28, 2017
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 235 - 131st General Assembly
(A) No person licensed as a pawnbroker under this chapter shall conduct business in this state, unless the licensee does either of the following:
(1) Maintains liquid assets in a minimum amount of seventy-five thousand dollars;
(2) Obtains a surety bond issued by a bonding company or insurance company authorized to do business in this state. The bond shall be in favor of the superintendent of financial institutions and in the penal sum of at least fifty thousand dollars. The licensee shall file a copy of the bond with the superintendent. The bond shall be for the exclusive benefit of any person injured by a licensee's violation of this chapter. The aggregate liability of the surety for any and all breaches of the conditions of the bond shall not exceed the penal sum of the bond.
(B) The licensee shall give notice to the superintendent by certified mail, return receipt requested, of any action that is brought against the licensee and of any judgment that is entered against the licensee by a person injured by a violation of this chapter. The notice shall provide details sufficient to identify the action or judgment and shall be filed with the superintendent within ten days after the commencement of the action or notice to the licensee of entry of a judgment. The surety, within ten days after it pays any claim or judgment, shall give notice to the superintendent by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the payment, with details sufficient to identify the person and the claim or judgment paid.
(C) Whenever the penal sum of the surety bond is reduced by one or more recoveries or payments, the licensee shall furnish a new or additional bond under this section, so that the total or aggregate penal sum of the bond or bonds equals the sum required by this section, or shall furnish an endorsement executed by the surety reinstating the bond to the required penal sum of the bond.
(D) The liability of the surety on the bond to the superintendent and to any person injured by a violation of this chapter is not affected in any way by any misrepresentation, breach of warranty, or failure to pay the premium, by any act or omission upon the part of the licensee, by the insolvency or bankruptcy of the licensee, or by the insolvency of the licensee's estate. The liability for any act or omission that occurs during the term of the surety bond shall be maintained and in effect for at least two years after the date on which the surety bond is terminated or canceled.
(E) The licensee shall not cancel the surety bond except upon notice to the superintendent by certified mail, return receipt requested. The cancellation is not effective prior to thirty days after the superintendent receives the notice.
(F) No licensee shall fail to comply with this section.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.21 | State Is Exclusive Regulator of Pawnbroker.

Effective:
April 5, 2001
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 467 - 123rd General Assembly
The state, through the superintendent of financial institutions, in accordance with this chapter, is the sole regulator of persons engaged in business as pawnbrokers.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.22 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.

Effective:
March 22, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 247 - 129th General Assembly
The division of consumer finance shall comply with section 4776.20 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4727 | Pawnbrokers › Section 4727.99 | Penalty.

Effective:
April 5, 2001
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 467 - 123rd General Assembly
(A) Whoever violates sections 4727.03 to 4727.21 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree on a first offense and a misdemeanor of the second degree on each subsequent offense.
(B) Whoever violates section 4727.02 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.01 | Precious Metals Dealer Definitions.

Effective:
September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
As used in this chapter:
(A) "Precious metals dealer" means a person who is engaged in the business of purchasing articles made of or containing gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals or jewels of any description if, in any manner, including any form of advertisement or solicitation of customers, the person holds himself, herself, or itself out to the public as willing to purchase such articles.
(B) "Superintendent of financial institutions" includes the deputy superintendent for consumer finance as provided in section 1181.21 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.02 | License Requirements.

Effective:
September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no person shall act as a precious metals dealer without first having obtained a license from the division of financial institutions in the department of commerce.
(B) Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, a person holding a license as a pawnbroker pursuant to Chapter 4727. of the Revised Code may act as a precious metals dealer without being separately licensed pursuant to this chapter. Pawnbrokers are subject to all the requirements imposed upon the conduct of persons holding a regular precious metals dealer's license with respect to any articles that the pawnbroker purchases made of or containing gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals or jewels of any description.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.031 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.

Effective:
March 22, 2001
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 180 - 123rd General Assembly
On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the division of consumer finance shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a license issued pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.06 | Records.

Effective:
September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
Every person licensed under this chapter shall keep and use books and forms approved by the superintendent of financial institutions, which shall disclose, at the time of each purchase, a full and accurate description including identifying letters or marks thereon of the articles purchased, with the name, age, place of residence, driver's or commercial driver's license number or other personal identification, and a short physical description of the person of the seller. The licensee also shall write in the book the name of the maker. The licensee shall keep the books in numerical order at all times at the licensed location, open to the inspection of the superintendent or chief of or head of the local police department, a police officer deputed by the chief or head of police, or the chief executive officer of the political subdivision thereof. Upon demand of any of these officials, the licensee shall produce and show an article thus listed and described which is in the licensee's possession.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.07 | Daily Report of Items Received to Police Department.

Effective:
March 17, 1987
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 618 - 116th General Assembly
Each person licensed under Chapter 4728. of the Revised Code, shall, every business day, make available to the chief or the head of the local police department, on forms furnished by the police department, a description of all articles received by the licensee on the business day immediately preceding, together with the number of the receipt issued.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.08 | Purchases From Intoxicated Persons Prohibited.

Effective:
March 17, 1987
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 618 - 116th General Assembly
No person licensed under Chapter 4728. of the Revised Code shall purchase any articles from any minor, or from any person intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance, from any person who is known or believed by the licensee to be a thief, or a receiver of stolen property.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.09 | Retention Period - Stolen Property.

Effective:
July 22, 1994
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 376 - 120th General Assembly
(A) A person licensed under Chapter 4728. of the Revised Code shall retain in this state any articles purchased by him until the expiration of five days after the date of purchase.
(B) If the chief or head of the local police department to whom the licensee made available the information required by this chapter has probable cause to believe that the article described therein is stolen property, he shall notify the licensee in writing. Upon receipt of notice, the licensee shall retain the article until the expiration of thirty days after the day on which he is first required to make available the information required by this section, unless the chief or the head of the local police department notifies the licensee in writing that he is not required to retain the article until the expiration.
(C) If the chief or the head of the local police department determines the identity of the true owner of the allegedly stolen article, that has been purchased and held by a licensee, and informs the licensee of the true owner's identity:
(1) The licensee may restore the allegedly stolen article to its true owner directly.
(2) The true owner may reimburse the licensee for the amount the licensee paid for the allegedly stolen article.
(3) The true owner may recover the article and reasonable attorney fees from the licensee in an action at law.
(D) If it is determined that the true owner of the allegedly stolen article, for whatever reason, chooses not to file a charge against the person or persons responsible for the theft, the licensee may charge the true owner of the allegedly stolen article the amount the licensee paid for the allegedly stolen article.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.10 | Enforcement Duties.

Effective:
September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
The superintendent of financial institutions shall enforce this chapter, make all reasonable effort to discover alleged violators, notify the proper prosecuting officer whenever the superintendent has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, act as complainant in the prosecution thereof, and aid officers to the best of the superintendent's ability in prosecutions. The superintendent shall employ deputies necessary to make the investigations and inspections, and pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code adopt reasonable rules, including rules that define terms used in this chapter, for the carrying out of this chapter, and otherwise perform the duties imposed by this chapter.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.12 | Person Exempt From License Requirement.

Effective:
September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
(A) A person exempt from licensing under division (E) or (F) of section 4728.11 of the Revised Code, and who in the ordinary course of the person's business obtains ownership by purchase of articles made of or containing gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals or jewels of any description from the public, shall maintain at each business location for at least the twelve months immediately succeeding any such transaction a record that shall include the following:
(1) The date and time of the transaction;
(2) The name and residential address of the seller and the means of identification used to establish the seller's identity;
(3) A physical description of the seller;
(4) A complete and accurate description of the article, including any brand names, initials, serial numbers, or other identifying marks, monograms, or symbols on the article;
(5) The price paid for each article and the means of payment.
As used in this division, "purchase" does not include obtaining title to an article that is accepted as a trade-in by a person exempt from licensing under division (E) or (F) of section 4728.11 of the Revised Code when the transaction involves a retail sale of an article of equal or greater value and the value of the trade-in is used as all or a portion of the purchase price, nor does "purchase" include any purchase made under the supervision of a probate court as provided under section 2113.40 of the Revised Code.
(B) No person exempt from licensing under division (E) or (F) of section 4728.11 of the Revised Code shall purchase any article that is made of or contains gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals or jewels of any description from any individual whom the person knows or has reason to believe is under eighteen years of age.
(C) Within sixty days after opening a new business location, any person exempt from licensing under division (E) or (F) of section 4728.11 of the Revised Code shall notify in writing the chief or head of the police department having local jurisdiction in the place where the business is located of the location of the records the person maintains pursuant to division (A) of this section. These records shall be available during normal business hours for inspection by the superintendent of financial institutions or the superintendent's designee, or by the chief or head of the local police department or the chief's or head's designee.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.13 | Prohibited Acts - Burden of Proving Exemption.

Effective:
September 26, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 293 - 121st General Assembly
(A) No person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association, and no agent, officer, or employee thereof, shall violate this chapter. The division of financial institutions upon a criminal conviction shall revoke any license theretofore issued to the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association. The division also may revoke or suspend the license of any licensee in accordance with section 4728.03 of the Revised Code upon a criminal conviction of the licensee for any felony offense or crime involving moral turpitude.
(B) No person shall obstruct or refuse to permit any investigation conducted under this chapter by the superintendent of financial institutions, a person acting on behalf of an agency or a political subdivision of this state, or a law enforcement officer. All articles purchased by a person licensed under this chapter shall be made promptly available for inspection by these officials.
(C) In any proceeding or action brought under this chapter, the burden of proving an exemption from a requirement of this chapter falls on the person claiming the benefit of the exemption.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.14 | Civil Action.

Effective:
April 19, 1988
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 708 - 117th General Assembly
Any person who is injured by the failure of a person who is engaged in the business of purchasing articles that are made of or contain gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals or jewels of any description to comply with this chapter may commence a civil action to recover compensatory damages from such person. In any action under this section, the court may award punitive damages or reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing plaintiff.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.15 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.

Effective:
March 22, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 247 - 129th General Assembly
The division of consumer finance shall comply with section 4776.20 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4728 | Precious Metals Dealers › Section 4728.99 | Penalty.

Effective:
July 1, 1996
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 2 - 121st General Assembly
Whoever violates Chapter 4728. of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree on a first offense and a felony of the fifth degree on each subsequent offense.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.02 | State Board of Pharmacy.

Effective:
July 22, 1998
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 66 - 122nd General Assembly
There shall be a state board of pharmacy, consisting of nine members, eight of whom shall be pharmacists licensed under this chapter, representing to the extent practicable various phases of the practice of pharmacy, and one of whom shall be a public member at least sixty years of age. Members shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Terms of office shall be for four years, commencing on the first day of July and ending on the thirtieth day of June. The Ohio pharmacists association may annually submit to the governor the names of not less than five pharmacists licensed under this chapter, and from the names submitted or from others, at the governor's discretion, the governor each year shall make appointments to the board. Each member shall hold office from the date of appointment until the end of the term for which the member was appointed. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the predecessor was appointed shall hold office for the remainder of such term. Any member shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of the member's term until a successor takes office, or until a period of sixty days has elapsed, whichever occurs first.
No member of the board shall be reappointed to the board more than once.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.021 | Licensing and Registration of Home Medical Assistance Services Providers.

Effective:
January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state board of pharmacy shall license and register home medical equipment services providers under Chapter 4752. of the Revised Code and shall administer and enforce that chapter.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.03 | Organization.

Effective:
September 17, 2014
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 230 - 130th General Assembly
The state board of pharmacy shall organize by electing a president and a vice-president who are members of the board. The president shall preside over the meetings of the board, but shall not vote upon matters determined by the board, except in the event of a tie vote, in which case the president shall vote. The board shall also employ an executive director. The person employed shall not be a member of the board. Each of the officers elected shall serve for a term of one year. The members of the board shall receive an amount fixed pursuant to division (J) of section 124.15 of the Revised Code for each day employed in the discharge of their official duties and their necessary expenses while engaged therein.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.04 | Executive Director of Board - Duties.

Effective:
March 22, 2019
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 229 - 132nd General Assembly
All of the following apply with respect to the executive director of the state board of pharmacy :
(A) The executive director is the chief administrative officer of the board.
(B) The executive director is an appointing authority, as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code, and may appoint employees necessary to carry out the board's functions.
(C) The executive director, with the board's approval, may prescribe rules for the conduct of board employees, the performance of its business, and the custody, use, and preservation of its records, papers, books, documents, and property.
(D) The executive director shall carry out official duties as an appointing authority subject to internal management rules adopted by the board.
(E) The executive director shall give a blanket bond to the state covering all employees of the agency in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of their offices.
(F) For purposes of division (A)(25) of section 109.71 of the Revised Code, the executive director shall designate employees of the board to investigate violations of Chapters 2925., 3715., 3719., 3796., 4729., and 4752. of the Revised Code and rules adopted thereunder.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.041 | Amount of Salvia Divinorum or Salvinorin a Required for Impaired Operation.

Effective:
April 7, 2009
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 215 - 127th General Assembly
The executive director of the state board of pharmacy, as soon as possible after the necessary and appropriate scientific evidence is available and with the board's approval, shall adopt rules that do the following:
(A) Specify the amount of salvia divinorum and the amount of salvinorin A that constitute concentrations of salvia divinorum and salvinorin A in a person's urine, in a person's whole blood, or in a person's blood serum or plasma at or above which the person is impaired for purposes of operating or being in physical control of any vessel underway or manipulating any water skis, aquaplane, or similar device on the waters of this state;
(B) Specify the amount of salvia divinorum and the amount of salvinorin A that constitute concentrations of salvia divinorum and salvinorin A in a person's urine, in a person's whole blood, or in a person's blood serum or plasma at or above which the person is impaired for purposes of operating any vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley within this state.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.05 | Meetings of Board.

Effective:
July 24, 1990
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 623 - 118th General Assembly
Five of the voting members of the state board of pharmacy shall constitute a quorum. The board shall meet at least once during each quarter of the fiscal year and at such other times and places as the board may direct. The board shall have a seal and prescribe such rules for its own government as it deems proper.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.06 | Records - Seals.

Effective:
September 29, 2017
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state board of pharmacy shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all licenses and registrations that have been granted, together with each renewal and suspension or revocation of a license or registration. The books and registers of the board shall be prima-facie evidence of the matters therein recorded. The books and registers may be in electronic format.
The president and executive director of the board may administer oaths.
A statement signed by the executive director to which is affixed the official seal of the board to the effect that it appears from the records of the board that the board has not issued a license or registration to the person specified in the statement, or that a license or registration, if issued, has been revoked or suspended, or the holder has been subjected to disciplinary action by the board shall be received as prima-facie evidence of the record of the board in any court or before any officer of this state.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.07 | License Application - Examination.

Effective:
February 12, 2001
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 172 - 123rd General Assembly
An individual desiring to be licensed as a pharmacist shall file with the executive director of the state board of pharmacy a verified application giving such information as the board requires. An application filed under this section may not be withdrawn without the approval of the board.
Each applicant shall take an examination to determine fitness to practice pharmacy. Examinations of those applying for licensure as pharmacists shall be held at such times, during each year, and at such places as the board determines. The board may use all or any part of the licensure examination of the national association of boards of pharmacy or any other national standardized pharmacy examination that it considers appropriate. The board may require applicants to purchase the examination and any related materials from the organization providing it.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.071 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.

Effective:
October 9, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 263 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) As used in this section, "license" and "applicant for an initial license" have the same meanings as in section 4776.01 of the Revised Code, except that "license" as used in both of those terms refers to the types of authorizations otherwise issued or conferred under this chapter.
(B) In addition to any other eligibility requirement set forth in this chapter, each applicant for an initial license shall comply with sections 4776.01 to 4776.04 of the Revised Code. The state board of pharmacy shall not grant a license to an applicant for an initial license unless the applicant complies with sections 4776.01 to 4776.04 of the Revised Code.
Last updated October 9, 2021 at 5:03 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.08 | License Qualifications.

Effective:
October 9, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 263 - 133rd General Assembly
Every applicant for examination and licensure as a pharmacist shall:
(A) Be at least eighteen years of age;
(B) Have obtained a degree in pharmacy from a program that has been recognized and approved by the state board of pharmacy, except that graduates of schools or colleges of pharmacy that are located outside the United States and have not demonstrated that the standards of their programs are at least equivalent to programs recognized and approved by the board shall be required to pass an equivalency examination recognized and approved by the board and to establish written and oral proficiency in English.
(C) Have satisfactorily completed at least the minimum requirements for pharmacy internship as outlined by the board.
If the board is satisfied that the applicant meets the foregoing requirements and if the applicant passes the examination required under section 4729.07 of the Revised Code, the board shall issue to the applicant a license authorizing the individual to practice pharmacy.
Last updated October 9, 2021 at 5:03 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.09 | Reciprocity.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
The state board of pharmacy shall issue a license to practice pharmacy in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies:
(A) The applicant holds a license in another state.
(B) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a pharmacist in a state that does not issue that license.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 6:24 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.10 | Rules.

Effective:
April 6, 2017
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 319 - 131st General Assembly
The state board of pharmacy may adopt rules under section 4729.26 of the Revised Code requiring a licensee or registrant under this chapter to report to the board a violation of state or federal law, including any rule adopted under this chapter.
In the absence of fraud or bad faith, a person who reports under this section or testifies in any adjudication conducted under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code is not liable to any person for damages in a civil action as a result of the report or testimony.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerous Drugs › Section 4729.11 | Establishing Pharmacy Internship Program.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
The state board of pharmacy shall establish a pharmacy internship program for the purpose of providing the practical experience necessary to practice as a pharmacist. Any individual who desires to become a pharmacy intern shall apply for licensure to the board. An application filed under this section may not be withdrawn without the approval of the board.
Each applicant shall be issued a license as a pharmacy intern if the board determines that the applicant is actively pursuing an educational program in preparation for licensure as a pharmacist and meets the other requirements as determined by the board. The board shall issue a pharmacy intern license in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant who holds a license in another state or has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a pharmacy intern in a state that does not issue that license. A license shall be valid until the next renewal date and shall be renewed only if the intern is meeting the requirements and rules of the board.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 6:24 AM