Ohio § 1349.85
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1349.85, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1349.85.
(A) Except for those records kept during the regular course of a criminal investigation
and prosecution, or as otherwise required by law, no government entity or official,
and no agent or employee of a governmental entity shall knowingly keep or cause to
be kept any list, record, or registry of privately owned firearms or the owners of
those firearms. (B) No financial institution or agent of a financial institution shall do either of the
following: (1) Require the assignment of a firearms code in a way that distinguishes a firearms
retailer from other retailers; (2) Subject to divisions (C) and (D) of this section, decline a payment card transaction
involving a firearms retailer based solely on the assignment of a firearms code. (C) Nothing in this section prohibits a financial institution from declining or otherwise
refusing to process a payment card transaction for any of the following reasons: (1) If necessary to comply with applicable state or federal law; (2) If requested by the customer; (3) If necessary due to fraud controls; (4) For the purpose of merchant category exclusions offered by a financial institution
for the purpose of expenditure control or corporate card control. (D) Nothing in this section limits the authority of a financial institution to negotiate
with responsible parties or otherwise impairs a financial institution's actions related
to any of the following: (1) Dispute processing; (2) Fraud risk or credit management or other controls in the ordinary course of business
operations; (3) Protecting against illegal activities, breach, or cyber risks; (4) Restricting the use or availability of a firearms code in this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1349.85
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1349.85 cover?
Section 1349.85 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 § 1349.85?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1349.85" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1349.85 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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