Ohio § 2747.01
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2747.01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2747.01.
(A) As used in this section: (1) “ Goods or services ” does not include the creation, dissemination, exhibition, or advertisement, or a
similar promotion, of a dramatic, literary, musical, political, journalistic, or artistic
work. (2) “ Governmental unit ” means the government of the United States, the state, a political subdivision of
the state, or any department, agency, board, commission, or other instrumentality
of the government of the United States, the state, or a political subdivision. (3) “ Person ” includes an individual, estate, trust, partnership, business or nonprofit entity,
governmental unit, or other legal entity. (B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, this chapter applies to a cause
of action asserted in a civil action against a person based on any of the following: (1) The person's communication in a legislative, executive, judicial, administrative,
or other governmental proceeding; (2) The person's communication on an issue under consideration or review in a legislative,
executive, judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding; (3) The person's exercise of the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right
to assemble and petition, and the right of association, guaranteed by the United States
Constitution or the Ohio Constitution, on a matter of public concern. (C) This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) A legal action against a governmental unit or an employee or agent of the governmental
unit who was acting or purporting to act in an official capacity; (2) An enforcement action that is brought in the name of a governmental unit to protect
against an imminent threat to public health or safety; (3) A legal action brought against a person primarily engaged in the business of selling
or leasing goods or services, if the cause of action arises out of communication related
to the person's sale or lease of the goods or services; (4) A survivorship claim or a legal action seeking recovery for bodily injury or wrongful
death, or statements made regarding that claim or legal action. (D) Nothing in this chapter is intended to create any new statutory cause of action. (E) The general assembly, in enacting this chapter, intends to confer substantive immunity
from suit, and not merely immunity from liability, for any cause of action described
in division (B) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2747.01
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2747.01 cover?
Section 2747.01 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 § 2747.01?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2747.01" (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 § 2747.01 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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