Ohio § 4501.025
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4501.025, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4501.025.
(A) As used in this section, “ convenience fee ” means a fee charged for the benefit of using a service provided electronically,
digitally, through online means, or through similar technology. (B) The registrar of motor vehicles may develop and implement, or may permit a deputy
registrar to implement, one or more programs that enhance the convenience and availability
of bureau of motor vehicle services through the use of electronic, digital, online,
or other similar technology. The registrar shall establish the amount of any convenience fee to be paid for using
the services provided by the program or programs. The convenience fee may cover the cost to the registrar or deputy registrar of providing
the service. The registrar shall deposit all convenience fees received by the registrar into
the public safety--highway purposes fund created in section 4501.06 of the Revised Code . (C) The registrar or deputy registrar may accept payment for the services provided by
the program or programs offered under this section, including payment of the convenience
fee, by a financial transaction device. The registrar or deputy registrar is not required to pay any costs that result from
accepting payment by a financial transaction device. The registrar or deputy registrar may charge a person who tenders payment by a financial
transaction device any cost incurred from accepting payment by the financial transaction
device, but shall not charge any other fee for the person's use of the device. (D)(1) Except as provided in division (D)(2) of this section, any convenience fee established
under this section is in addition to any other fee or tax required or otherwise authorized
by law for the services provided by the program or programs and may be itemized separately. (2) A convenience fee shall not be charged under this section for a bureau of motor vehicles
service for which the registrar or a deputy registrar is already authorized to charge
a separate convenience fee under any other provision in Title XLV of the Revised Code. (E) Any convenience fee established by the registrar under this section may be charged
by a seller to a buyer in a transaction that is evidenced by a written instrument
or contract under section 4517.26 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4501.025
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4501.025 cover?
Section 4501.025 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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