Ohio § 1716.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1716.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1716.21.
(A)(1) Except as provided in division (B) of this section or as specifically required or
authorized by federal law, no agency or official of this state shall impose any filing
or reporting requirement on a charitable organization, regulated or specifically exempted
from regulation under Chapter 1716. of the Revised Code, that is more stringent, restrictive,
or expansive than the requirements explicitly authorized by the Revised Code. (2) Division (A)(1) of this section shall not be construed as repealing or otherwise
negating any rule or requirement already in existence as of the effective date of
this section. (3) Division (A)(1) of this section shall not be construed as negating or limiting any
of the following: (a) Any civil or criminal right, claim, or defense that the attorney general may assert
under the Revised Code or common law; (b) The authority of the attorney general to institute and prosecute an action to enforce
any provision of the Revised Code the attorney general is authorized to enforce; (c) The independent authority of the attorney general to protect charitable assets in
this state. (B) This section does not apply to any of the following: (1) State grants and contracts; (2) Fraud investigations; (3) Any enforcement action taken against a specific charitable organization; (4) Settlement agreements; (5) Assurances of discontinuance; (6) Court judgments; (7) Entities operating under Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1716.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1716.21 cover?
Section 1716.21 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 § 1716.21?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1716.21" (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 § 1716.21 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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