Ohio § 1327.51
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1327.51, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1327.51.
(A) When necessary for the enforcement of sections 1327.46 to 1327.61 of the Revised Code or rules adopted pursuant thereto, the director of agriculture and any weights and
measures official acting under the authority of section 1327.52 of the Revised Code may do any of the following: (1) Enter any commercial premises during normal business hours, except that in the event
such premises are not open to the public, the director or official shall first present
the director's or official's credentials and obtain consent before making entry thereto,
unless a search warrant previously has been obtained; (2) Issue stop-use, hold, and removal orders with respect to any weights and measures
commercially used, and stop-sale, hold, and removal orders with respect to any packaged
commodities or bulk commodity observed to be or believed to be sold; (3) Seize for use as evidence any incorrect or unapproved weight or measure or any package
or commodity found to be used, retained, or sold in violation of sections 1327.46 to 1327.61 of the Revised Code or rules adopted pursuant thereto. (B) The director shall afford an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with Chapter
119. of the Revised Code to any owner or operator whose property is seized by the
department of agriculture.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1327.51
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1327.51 cover?
Section 1327.51 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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