Ohio § 5703.12
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5703.12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5703.12.
(A) The tax commissioner shall adopt rules in accordance with the provisions of the international
registration plan as defined under section 4501.01 of the Revised Code for the periodic audit of persons with vehicles registered under the international
registration plan to determine the authenticity of mileage figures derived from operational
records and registrations. The tax commissioner may exchange with the proper officers of other member jurisdictions
of the international registration plan information regarding the results of audits
conducted on persons with vehicles registered under the international registration
plan. The exchange of information under this section is not a violation of section 5703.21 or 5715.50 of the Revised Code . For purposes of this section, “ proper officers of other member jurisdictions ” includes officers of any agency, department, or instrumentality of another member
jurisdiction with authority under the laws of that jurisdiction to administer or enforce
motor vehicle or taxation laws. (B) Money received by the department of taxation from the bureau of motor vehicles pursuant
to section 4501.044 of the Revised Code for the purpose of paying the costs the department incurs in conducting audits of
persons who have registered motor vehicles under the international registration plan
shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the international registration
plan auditing fund, which is hereby created.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5703.12
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5703.12 cover?
Section 5703.12 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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