Ohio § 1327.62
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1327.62, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1327.62.
Whenever the director of agriculture, or the director's designee, has cause to believe
that any person has violated, or is violating any provision of sections 1327.46 to 1327.61 of the Revised Code or a rule adopted under them, the director, or the director's designee, may conduct
a hearing in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code to determine whether
a violation has occurred. If the director or the director's designee determines that the person has violated
or is violating any provision of sections 1327.46 to 1327.61 of the Revised Code or a rule adopted under it, the director or the director's designee may assess a
civil penalty against the person. The person is liable for a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for
a first violation; for a second violation the person is liable for a civil penalty
of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars; for each subsequent violation
that occurs within five years after the second violation, the person is liable for
a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars. Any person assessed a civil penalty under this section shall pay the amount prescribed
to the department of agriculture. The department shall remit all moneys collected under this section to the treasurer
of state for deposit in the general revenue fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1327.62
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1327.62 cover?
Section 1327.62 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.
How do I cite Ohio § 1327.62?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1327.62 apply to my situation?
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