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2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4796 | Occupational Licenses for Out-of-State Applicants › Section 4796.22 | Equivalent Treatment; National Standard Exception.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, a license or government certification issued under this chapter shall be considered a license or government certification issued under the laws regulating the practice of the applicable occupation or profession in this state. Provisions of law applicable to a license or government certification issued to an applicant who does not obtain a license or government certification under this chapter apply in the same manner to licenses and government certifications issued under this chapter.
(B) A licensing authority may, for purposes of verifying licensure status in this state with an entity that licenses the same profession, occupation, or occupational activity in another state, require an applicant issued a license or government certification under this chapter to satisfy a national standard to have that license or government certification verified as a license or government certification issued by this state. A licensing authority may require satisfaction of a national standard under this division only if both of the following apply:
(1) An applicant for a license or government certification under the laws of this state governing the profession, occupation, or occupational activity is required to satisfy the national standard to receive the license or government certification.
(2) The licensing authority posts notice of the requirement to satisfy the national standard on the web site maintained by the licensing authority.
(C) If a licensing authority elects to require satisfaction of a national standard under division (B) of this section and the law governing the license or government certification in effect immediately before the effective date of this section required an applicant who holds an out-of-state occupational license or government certification to satisfy a requirement that is less restrictive than a requirement described in division (B), (C), (D), (E), or (F) of section 4796.03 of the Revised Code to receive the license or government certification, the licensing authority shall do the following:
(1) Apply the less restrictive requirement to an applicant who satisfied the national standard;
(2) Apply the requirements of section 4796.03, 4796.04, or 4796.05 of the Revised Code to an applicant who did not satisfy the national standard.
Last updated March 6, 2023 at 4:54 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4796 | Occupational Licenses for Out-of-State Applicants › Section 4796.23 | Reciprocal Licensing Agreements.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
A licensing authority may prohibit an individual who is issued a license or government certification under this chapter from using the license or government certification to obtain a substantially similar license or government certification in another state if the licensing authority determines that allowing the individual to do so would jeopardize any reciprocal licensing agreement with the other state that is in effect on the effective date of this section.
Last updated March 6, 2023 at 4:54 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4796 | Occupational Licenses for Out-of-State Applicants › Section 4796.24 | Interstate Licensure Compacts.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
An individual who holds a license issued pursuant to an interstate licensure compact to which Ohio is a party is not required to obtain a license under this chapter to practice in this state.
A licensing authority may prohibit an individual who is issued a license under this chapter from using the license to obtain a license through an interstate licensure compact if the licensing authority determines that allowing the individual to do so would jeopardize the state's membership in the compact.
Last updated March 6, 2023 at 4:54 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4796 | Occupational Licenses for Out-of-State Applicants › Section 4796.25 | Exempt Licenses.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
This chapter does not apply to any of the following:
(A) Licenses issued under Chapter 3796. of the Revised Code;
(B) Licenses issued pursuant to rules prescribed under Section 5 of Article IV, Ohio Constitution;
(C) Commercial fishing licenses issued under section 1533.342 of the Revised Code;
(D) Licenses issued under Chapter 4506. of the Revised Code;
(E) Physician certificates to recommend treatment with medical marijuana issued under section 4731.30 of the Revised Code;
(F) Money transmitter licenses issued under section 1315.04 of the Revised Code;
(G) Lottery sales agent licenses issued under section 3770.05 of the Revised Code;
(H) Licenses issued under Chapter 3905. of the Revised Code;
(I) Fantasy contest operator licenses issued under section 3774.02 of the Revised Code;
(J) Teledentistry permits issued under section 4715.43 of the Revised Code;
(K) Physician training certificates issued under section 4731.291 of the Revised Code;
(L) Podiatrist training certificates issued under section 4731.573 of the Revised Code;
(M) Licenses issued under Chapter 4740. of the Revised Code;
(N) Licenses issued by a political subdivision to an individual by which the individual has or claims the privilege to act as a tradesperson as defined in section 4740.01 of the Revised Code in the political subdivision's jurisdiction.
Last updated March 6, 2023 at 4:55 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4796 | Occupational Licenses for Out-of-State Applicants › Section 4796.26 | Individual License Requirement.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
Notwithstanding any requirement in the Revised Code that a licensing authority grant a license or government certification in accordance with this chapter, the licensing authority shall not grant the license or government certification under this chapter unless both of the following apply:
(A) The applicant is applying for the license or government certification in the applicant's capacity as an individual;
(B) One of the following applies:
(1) If the applicant seeks licensure or certification under section 4796.03 or 4796.04 of the Revised Code, the applicant held the applicable out-of-state occupational license, government certification, or private certification in the applicant's capacity as an individual;
(2) If the applicant seeks licensure or certification under section 4796.05 of the Revised Code, the applicant personally engaged in the profession, occupation, or occupational activity in a state that does not issue the occupational license or government certification for which the applicant is applying in this state.
Last updated March 6, 2023 at 4:55 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4796 | Occupational Licenses for Out-of-State Applicants › Section 4796.30 | Administrative Rules.

Effective:
April 3, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
Each licensing authority shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter, including rules regarding issuing restricted or limited licenses or government certifications under section 4796.10 of the Revised Code.
Last updated March 6, 2023 at 4:56 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4796 | Occupational Licenses for Out-of-State Applicants › Section 4796.35 | Political Subdivisions.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
A political subdivision shall not prohibit an individual who holds a license or government certification issued by a state agency under this chapter from engaging in the respective profession, occupation, or occupational activity in the political subdivision's jurisdiction.
Last updated March 6, 2023 at 4:56 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4798 | Occupational Regulations › Section 4798.03 | Construction of Chapter.

Effective:
April 5, 2019
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 255 - 132nd General Assembly
This chapter preempts any ordinance or other local law or regulation, which conflicts with or is inconsistent with any policy of the state expressed in this chapter, by any political subdivision that regulates an occupation that is also regulated by the state.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4798 | Occupational Regulations › Section 4798.05 | No Requirement for Photograph or Physical Description.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 509 - 134th General Assembly
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Revised Code, no occupational licensing board shall require a photograph or physical description of an applicant who is an individual as a condition of issuing or renewing an occupational license, specialty occupational license for medical reimbursement, certification, or registration.
Last updated March 22, 2023 at 4:57 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4798 | Occupational Regulations › Section 4798.06 | Virtual Continuing Education.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 509 - 134th General Assembly
An occupational licensing board may allow an individual who is required to complete continuing education for renewal of an occupational license, specialty occupational license for medical reimbursement, or certification to do so virtually.
Last updated March 22, 2023 at 4:58 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4799 | Licensing of Childhood Sexual Abuse Registrants › Section 4799.01 | Licensing Body to Take Registrant's Status Into Consideration.

Effective:
October 3, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly
In a proceeding held under Title XLVII or Chapter 3776. of the Revised Code to grant, renew, modify, suspend, or revoke a license or other authorization to engage in an occupation, if the person who is the subject of the proceeding is listed on the civil registry established by the attorney general pursuant to section 3797.08 of the Revised Code, the board or other body that makes the determination shall take into consideration the fact that the person is listed on the civil registry.
Last updated October 17, 2023 at 9:52 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4799 | Licensing of Childhood Sexual Abuse Registrants › Section 4799.04 | State or Local Licenses Not Required for Certain Disaster Work.

Effective:
September 28, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 133 - 132nd General Assembly
(A) As used in this section, "critical infrastructure," "disaster response period," "disaster work," "out-of-state disaster business," and " qualifying employee" have the same meanings as in section 5703.94 of the Revised Code.
(B) No out-of-state disaster business or qualifying employee shall be required to obtain a state or local license or other authorization to engage in an occupation in this state for an activity for which a license or other authorization is required under Title XLVII of the Revised Code, local ordinance, or other provision of state or local law, rule, or regulation if any of the following are true:
(1) The activity is disaster work performed in this state by an out-of-state disaster business during a disaster response period pursuant to a qualifying solicitation received by the business.
(2) The activity is disaster work performed in this state by a qualifying employee described in division (A)(14)(a) of section 5703.94 of the Revised Code during a disaster response period pursuant to a qualifying solicitation received by the employee's employer.
(3) The activity is disaster work performed in this state by a qualifying employee described in division (A)(14)(b) of section 5703.94 of the Revised Code during a disaster response period on critical infrastructure owned or used by the employee's employer.
(C)(1) Upon request by the secretary of state, the employer of each qualifying employee who performed disaster work in this state during the disaster response period shall provide proof of the employee's eligibility to perform t he disaster work as determined by the employer's books and records.
(2) If the secretary makes a request under division (C)(1) of this section, the employer shall submit information described in that division to the secretary not later than thirty days from the date the disaster response period terminates or thirty days from the date the employer receives the request, whichever is later.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.01 | Definitions.

Effective:
September 13, 2010
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 162 - 128th General Assembly
As used in sections 4901.01 to 4901.24 of the Revised Code:
(A) "Public utility" has the same meaning as in section 4905.02 of the Revised Code.
(B) "Railroad" has the same meaning as in section 4907.02 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.02 | Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

Effective:
September 13, 2010
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 162 - 128th General Assembly
(A) There is hereby created the public utilities commission of Ohio, by which name the commission may sue and be sued. The commission shall consist of five public utilities commissioners appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The governor shall designate one of such commissioners to be the chairperson of the commission. The chairperson of the commission shall serve as chairperson at the governor's pleasure. The commissioners shall be selected from the lists of qualified persons submitted to the governor by the public utilities commission nominating council pursuant to section 4901.021 of the Revised Code. Not more than three of said commissioners shall belong to or be affiliated with the same political party. The commission shall possess the powers and duties specified in, as well as all powers necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of Chapters 4901., 4903., 4905., 4907., 4909., 4921., 4923., and 4927. of the Revised Code.
(B) A majority of the public utilities commissioners constitutes a quorum.
(C) The terms of office of public utilities commissioners shall be for five years, commencing on the eleventh day of April and ending on the tenth day of April, except that terms of the first commissioners shall be for one, two, three, four, and five years, respectively, as designated by the governor at the time of appointment. Each commissioner shall hold office from the date of appointment until the end of the term for which the commissioner was appointed. Any commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the commissioner was appointed shall hold office for the remainder of such term. Any commissioner shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of the term for which the commissioner was appointed until the commissioner's successor takes office, or until a period of sixty days has elapsed, whichever occurs first. Each vacancy shall be filled by appointment within sixty days after the vacancy occurs.
(D) Public utilities commissioners shall have at least three years of experience in one or more of the following fields: economics, law, finance, accounting, engineering, physical or natural sciences, natural resources, or environmental studies. At least one commissioner shall be an attorney admitted to the practice of law in any state or the District of Columbia.
(E) The chairperson of the commission shall be the head of the commission and its chief executive officer. The appointment or removal of employees of the commission or any division thereof, and all contracts for special service, are subject to the approval of the chairperson. The chairperson shall designate one of the commissioners to act as deputy chairperson, who shall possess during the absence or disability of the chairperson, all of the powers of the chairperson.
Last updated February 21, 2024 at 3:24 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.03 | Official Seal.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
The public utilities commission shall have a seal bearing the following inscription: "The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio." The seal shall be affixed to all writs and authentications of copies of records and to such other instruments as the commission directs. All courts shall take judicial notice of said seal.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.04 | Persons Eligible to Become Commissioner.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
No person in the employ of or holding any official relation to any person, corporation, or utility, which person, corporation, or utility is subject, in whole or in part, to regulation by the public utilities commission, and no person holding stocks or bonds of, or in any manner pecuniarily interested in, any such corporation or utility shall be appointed to the office of public utilities commissioner or be appointed or employed by the commission. If any such person becomes the owner of such stocks or bonds, or becomes pecuniarily interested in such corporation or utility otherwise than voluntarily, he shall, within a reasonable time, divest himself of such ownership or interest. If he fails to do so, his office or employment shall become vacant.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.05 | Qualifications.

Effective:
September 15, 2014
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly
Each public utilities commissioner shall be a bona fide resident of this state and shall not, during the commissioner's term of office, hold any other office of trust or profit. No commissioner shall engage in any occupation or business inconsistent with the commissioner's duties as commissioner, but shall devote entire time to the duties of that office.
As used in this section only, "office of trust or profit" means:
(A) A federal or state elective office or an elected office of a political subdivision of the state;
(B) A position on a board or commission of the state that is appointed by the governor;
(C) An office set forth in section 121.03, 121.04, or 121.05 of the Revised Code;
(D) An office of the government of the United States that is appointed by the president of the United States.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.06 | Oath - Bond.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
Before entering upon the duties of his office each public utilities commissioner shall take and subscribe to an oath of office, in writing, which shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state, and shall give a bond of five thousand dollars, with a sufficient surety approved by the treasurer of state; after such approval the bond shall be filed with the secretary of state. If such bond is executed by a surety company the premiums on it shall be paid from the funds appropriated for the expense of the public utilities commission.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.07 | Removal of Public Utilities Commissioner.

Effective:
January 11, 1983
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 378 - 114th General Assembly
The governor may remove any public utilities commissioner for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or a failure to abide by sections 4901.04 or 4903.081 of the Revised Code, malfeasance in office, giving to such commissioner a copy of the charges against him and an opportunity to be publicly heard, in person or by counsel, in his own defense, upon not less than ten days' notice. If such commissioner is removed, the governor shall file a complete statement of all charges made against such commissioner, his findings on such charges, and a complete record of the proceedings with the secretary of state. The governor's decision is final.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.08 | Quorum.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
A majority of the public utilities commissioners constitutes a quorum for the transaction of any business, for the performance of any duty, or for the exercise of any power of the public utilities commission. No vacancy in the commission shall impair the right of the remaining commissioners to exercise all powers of the commission. The act of a majority of the commission, when in session as a board, is the act of the commission. Any investigation, inquiry, or hearing which the commission has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or held by or before any commissioner designated for such purpose by the commission, and every finding, order, or decision made by a commissioner so designated, pursuant to such investigation, inquiry, or hearing, and approved and confirmed by the commission and ordered filed in its office, is the finding, order, or decision of the commission.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.09 | Payment of Expenses.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
All expenses incurred by the public utilities commission pursuant to Chapters 4901., 4903., 4905., 4907., 4909., 4921., 4923., and 4925. of the Revised Code, including the actual and necessary traveling and other expenses and disbursements of the commission, its officers and employees, incurred while on the business of the commission, shall be paid from funds appropriated for the use of the commission after being approved by the commission. An itemized statement of such expenses, when signed and submitted by the person who incurred them, shall be audited and paid in the same manner as other expenses.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.10 | Location of Office - Sessions.

Effective:
September 30, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly
The office of the public utilities commission shall be at the seat of government in Columbus, in suitable quarters provided by the state, and shall be open throughout the year, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excepted. The commission shall hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month in Columbus, but also may meet at such other times and places as are necessary for the proper performance of its duties. For the purpose of holding sessions in places other than the seat of government, the commission may rent quarters or offices, the expense of which, in connection therewith, shall be paid in the same manner as other authorized expenses.
Last updated August 24, 2021 at 2:29 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.11 | Equipment and Supplies.

Effective:
September 13, 2010
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 162 - 128th General Assembly
The public utilities commission may procure all necessary books, maps, charts, stationery, instruments, office furniture, apparatus, and appliances, including telephone service, and may purchase from the interstate commerce commission blank forms for the use of railroads and other utilities in making their annual reports, necessary for the proper administration of the affairs of the public utilities commission, which expenses shall be audited and paid in the same manner as other expenses.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.12 | All Proceedings Public Records.

Effective:
September 17, 1996
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 476 - 121st General Assembly
Except as provided in section 149.43 of the Revised Code and as consistent with the purposes of Title XLIX of the Revised Code, all proceedings of the public utilities commission and all documents and records in its possession are public records.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.13 | Publication of Rules Governing Proceedings.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
The public utilities commission may adopt and publish rules to govern its proceedings and to regulate the mode and manner of all valuations, tests, audits, inspections, investigations, and hearings relating to parties before it. All hearings shall be open to the public.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.14 | Qualifications for Practice in Determination of Transportation Matters.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
Any person who is a citizen of the United States who is a regular salaried employee of the person, firm, or corporation directly concerned, or a chamber of commerce in matters of a general character in which the majority of its members are directly concerned, and who manifests to the satisfaction of the public utilities commission that he possesses the necessary qualifications to enable him to render valuable service before the commission and that he is otherwise competent to advise and assist in the presentation of matters before the commission incident to the transportation of passengers or property and facilities pertaining thereto, shall be permitted to appear before the commission in the determination of transportation matters involving questions of fact only. Accredited representatives of organized labor may participate in hearings before the commission in matters relative to the enforcement of safety laws.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.15 | Information Furnished by Commission.

Effective:
September 13, 2010
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 162 - 128th General Assembly
The public utilities commission shall, whenever called upon by any officer, board, or commission of this state or any political subdivision of this state, furnish any data or information to such officer, board, or commission and shall aid or assist any such officer, board, or commission in performing official duties. All officers, boards, or commissions of this state or any political subdivision of this state shall furnish to the commission, upon request, any data or information that will assist the commission in the discharge of the duties imposed upon it by Chapters 4901., 4903., 4905., 4907., 4909., 4921., 4923., and 4927. of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.16 | Penalty for Divulging Information.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
Except in his report to the public utilities commission or when called on to testify in any court or proceeding of the public utilities commission, no employee or agent referred to in section 4905.13 of the Revised Code shall divulge any information acquired by him in respect to the transaction, property, or business of any public utility, while acting or claiming to act as such employee or agent. Whoever violates this section shall be disqualified from acting as agent, or acting in any other capacity under the appointment or employment of the commission.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.17 | Legal Adviser and Attorney.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
The attorney general shall be the legal adviser of the public utilities commission, but he shall designate, subject to the approval of the governor, one or more of his assistants to perform the services and discharge the duties of attorney to the commission. Such specially designated counsel shall receive a salary which shall be paid in the same manner as that of the members of the commission.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.18 | Examiners.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
The public utilities commission shall appoint one or more examiners for the purpose of making any investigation or holding any inquiry or hearing which the commission is required or permitted to make or hold. Such examiners may administer oaths, take depositions, issue subpoenas, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, accounts, papers, records, documents, and testimony, examine witnesses, receive evidence, certify to official acts, and perform such other duties as are prescribed by the commission. The commission shall, by general order or in its order of appointment, prescribe the authority and duties of such examiners. Unless otherwise provided in the order appointing the examiner, such examiner shall report his findings and recommendations to the commission and file with it the testimony taken before him. The findings and recommendations of such examiner are advisory only and do not preclude the commission from taking further evidence. Any such findings made or order recommended by any such examiner, which are approved and confirmed, or modified, by the commission and filed in its office, are the findings and order of the commission.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.19 | Employees of Commission - Duties of Secretary or Other Officer.

Effective:
September 29, 1997
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 215 - 122nd General Assembly
The public utilities commission may appoint a secretary, attorney examiners, experts, engineers, accountants, and such other officers as it considers necessary, who shall be in the classified civil service except for persons in attorney examiner or supervisory policy-making positions, who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. The commission's discretion as to whether or not a position is an attorney examiner position or a supervisory policy-making position shall be exercised upon the affirmative vote of at least four commissioners. All vouchers for the payment of officers, experts, examiners, engineers, statisticians, accountants, inspectors, stenographers, clerks, and other employees of the commission shall be approved by two public utilities commissioners.
The secretary, or such other officer as is designated by the commission, shall keep a complete record of all proceedings of the commission, issue all necessary process, writs, warrants, and notices, and keep all books, maps, documents, and papers ordered filed by the commission, or approved and confirmed by it and ordered filed. Such secretary or other officer shall be responsible to the commission for the custody and safe preservation of all documents in its office. Under the direction of the commission, the secretary or any other officer shall perform such duties as the commission prescribes. The secretary and attorney examiners may administer oaths in all parts of the state insofar as the exercise of such power is properly incidental to the performance of their duties or the duties of the commission.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.21 | Employment of Ohio State University Engineers and Experts.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
In the employment of engineers, experts, or other assistants the public utilities commission may make use of engineers and experts employed in the Ohio state university in such manner as is provided by mutual arrangement between the commission and the trustees and faculty of such university. Any information, data, and equipment of such university shall be placed at the disposal of the commission.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.22 | Power of Commissioners to Administer Oaths.

Effective:
September 13, 2010
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 162 - 128th General Assembly
Each of the public utilities commissioners, for the purposes mentioned in Chapters 4901., 4903., 4905., 4907., 4909., 4921., 4923., and 4927. of the Revised Code, may administer oaths, certify to official acts, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, waybills, books, accounts, documents, and testimony.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.23 | Right of Commissioners and Employees to Pass on Vehicles of Common Carrier.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
The public utilities commissioners and the attorney, secretary, other officers, and employees of the public utilities commission may, when in the performance of their official duties, pass free of charge on all railroads, cars, vessels, and other vehicles of every common carrier, subject to control or regulation by the commission, between points within this state, and such persons shall not be denied the right to travel upon any railroad, car, vessel, or other vehicle of such common carrier, whether such railroad, car, vessel, or other vehicle is used for the transportation of passengers or freight, and regardless of its class.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.24 | Acceptance of Gifts Prohibited.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
No public utilities commissioner, attorney to the public utilities commission, secretary to the commission, or person employed or appointed to office by the commission or by its attorney shall accept any gift, gratuity, emolument, or employment from any public utility or railroad or any officer, agent, or employee of a public utility or railroad or solicit, suggest, request, or recommend, directly or indirectly, to any person, corporation, or public utility subject to the supervision of the commission, or to any officer, attorney, agent, or employee thereof, the appointment of any person to any office, place, position, or employment. Whoever violates this section shall be removed from office.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization › Section 4901.99 | Penalty.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
(A) Whoever violates section 4901.16 of the Revised Code shall be fined not less than fifty nor more than one hundred dollars.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.01 | Definitions.

Effective:
September 13, 2010
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 162 - 128th General Assembly
As used in sections 4903.01 to 4903.25 of the Revised Code:
(A) "Public utility" has the same meaning as in section 4905.02 of the Revised Code.
(B) "Railroad" has the same meaning as in section 4907.02 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.02 | Examination of Witnesses - Production of Records.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
The public utilities commission may, either through the public utilities commissioners or by inspectors or employees authorized by it, examine under oath, at any time and for assisting the commission in the performance of any powers or duties of the commission, any officer, agent, or employee of any public utility or railroad or any other person, in relation to the business and affairs of such public utility or railroad and may compel the attendance of such witness for the purpose of such examination. In case of disobedience on the part of any person of any order relating to the production or examination of books, contracts, records, documents, and papers, or in case of the refusal of any person to testify to any matter regarding which he may be lawfully interrogated by any such member, employee, or inspector of the commission at any time or place, the court of common pleas of any county or any judge thereof, shall, on application of any commissioner, compel obedience by contempt proceedings as in the case of the disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.03 | Examination of Records.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
The public utilities commission may, through the public utilities commissioners or by inspectors or employees authorized by it, examine all books, contracts, records, documents, and papers of any public utility, and by subpoena duces tecum may compel the production thereof, or of verified copies of the same or any of them. The commission may compel the attendance of such witnesses as it requires to give evidence at such examination.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.04 | Witnesses May Be Compelled to Testify.

Effective:
January 9, 1961
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 104th General Assembly
If a person disobeys an order of the public utilities commission or a public utilities commissioner, or a subpoena, or if a witness refuses to testify to any matter regarding which he may be lawfully interrogated, the court of common pleas of a county or a judge of such court, on application of a commissioner, shall compel obedience by attachment proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein. The commission also shall have the powers vested in notaries public to compel witnesses to testify and to produce books and papers.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.05 | Witness Fees and Mileage.

Effective:
July 1, 2009
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 525 - 127th General Assembly
Each witness who appears before the public utilities commission by its order shall receive the fees and mileage provided for under section 119.094 of the Revised Code, which shall be audited and paid by the state as other expenses are audited and paid, upon the presentation of proper vouchers sworn to by such witnesses and approved by the chairperson of the commission. No witness subpoenaed at the instance of parties other than the commission is entitled to compensation from the state for attendance or travel, unless the commission certifies that the witness's testimony was material to the matter investigated.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.06 | Depositions.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
In an investigation, the public utilities commission or any party to the investigation may cause the depositions of witnesses residing within or without the state to be taken in the manner prescribed for depositions in civil actions in the court of common pleas.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.07 | Certified Copy as Evidence.

Effective:
January 9, 1961
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 104th General Assembly
A transcribed copy of the evidence and proceedings on an investigation, or a specific part thereof, taken by a stenographer appointed by the public utilities commission, certified by such stenographer to be a true and correct transcript of such evidence and proceedings, and carefully compared by him with his original notes, shall be received in evidence as if such stenographer was present and testified to the facts as certified. A copy of such transcript shall be furnished on demand, free of cost, to a party to such investigation, and to all other persons upon payment of a reasonable amount for it.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.08 | Incrimination No Excuse.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
No person shall be excused from testifying or from producing accounts, books, and papers, in any hearing before the public utilities commission any public utilities commissioner, or any person appointed by the commission to investigate any matter under its jurisdiction, on the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence might tend to incriminate him, or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture. No such person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture on account of, any transaction or matter concerning which he has testified or produced any documentary evidence. No person so testifying shall be exempted from prosecution or punishment for perjury in so testifying.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.081 | Discussions of Case After Assignment of Formal Docket Number.

Effective:
January 11, 1983
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 378 - 114th General Assembly
After a case has been assigned a formal docket number neither a member of the public utilities commission nor any examiner associated with the case shall discuss the merits of the case with any party or intervenor to the proceeding, unless all parties and intervenors have been notified and given the opportunity of being present or a full disclosure of the communication insofar as it pertains to the subject matter of the case has been made.
Failure of any assigned examiner of the public utilities commission or any commissioner to abide by this section may, at the discretion of the commissioners, lead to that examiner's or commissioner's removal from a particular case or appropriate disciplinary action.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.082 | Right of Discovery.

Effective:
January 11, 1983
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 378 - 114th General Assembly
All parties and intervenors shall be granted ample rights of discovery. The present rules of the public utilities commission should be reviewed regularly by the commission to aid full and reasonable discovery by all parties. Without limiting the commission's discretion the Rules of Civil Procedure should be used wherever practicable.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.083 | Public Hearings on Increase in Rates.

Effective:
September 9, 2011
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 95 - 129th General Assembly
(A) For all cases involving applications for an increase in rates pursuant to section 4909.18 of the Revised Code the public utilities commission shall hold public hearings in each municipal corporation in the affected service area having a population in excess of one hundred thousand persons, provided that, at least one public hearing shall be held in each affected service area. At least one such hearing shall be held after 5:00 p.m. Notice of such hearing shall be published by the commission once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the service area. Said notice shall state prominently the total amount of the revenue increase requested in the application for the increase. The first publication of the notice shall be made in its entirety and may be made in a preprinted insert in the newspaper. The second publication may be abbreviated if all of the following apply:
(1) The abbreviated notice is at least half the size of the notice in the first publication.
(2) At the same time the abbreviated notice is published, the notice in the first publication is posted in its entirety on the newspaper's web site, if the newspaper has a web site, and the commission's web site.
(3) The abbreviated notice contains a statement of the web site posting or postings, as applicable, and instructions for accessing the posting or postings.
(B) The commission shall determine a format for the content of all notices required under this section, and shall consider costs and technological efficiencies in making that determination. Defects in the publication of said notice shall not affect the legality or sufficiency of notices published under this section provided that the commission has substantially complied with this section, as described in section 4905.09 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.09 | Written Opinions Filed by Commission in All Contested Cases.

Effective:
October 26, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 134 - 100th General Assembly
In all contested cases heard by the public utilities commission, a complete record of all of the proceedings shall be made, including a transcript of all testimony and of all exhibits, and the commission shall file, with the records of such cases, findings of fact and written opinions setting forth the reasons prompting the decisions arrived at, based upon said findings of fact.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.11 | Proceeding Deemed Commenced.

Effective:
September 29, 1997
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 215 - 122nd General Assembly
No proceeding to reverse, vacate, or modify a final order of the public utilities commission is commenced unless the notice of appeal is filed within sixty days after the date of denial of the application for rehearing by operation of law or of the entry upon the journal of the commission of the order denying an application for rehearing or, if a rehearing is had, of the order made after such rehearing. An order denying an application for rehearing or an order made after a rehearing shall be served forthwith by regular mail upon all parties who have entered an appearance in the proceeding.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 49 | Public Utilities › Chapter 4903 | Public Utilities Commission - Hearings › Section 4903.12 | Jurisdiction.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
No court other than the supreme court shall have power to review, suspend, or delay any order made by the public utilities commission, or enjoin, restrain, or interfere with the commission or any public utilities commissioner in the performance of official duties. A writ of mandamus shall not be issued against the commission or any commissioner by any court other than the supreme court.