Ohio § 2961.03

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2961.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2961.03.

Whenever a person engaged in business as a secondhand dealer, junk dealer, transient

dealer, peddler, itinerant vendor, or pawnbroker, under a license issued under any

law of this state or under any ordinance of a municipal corporation, is convicted

and sentenced for knowingly and fraudulently buying, receiving, or concealing goods

or property which has been stolen, taken by robbers, embezzled, or obtained by false

pretenses, such judgment of conviction, in addition to the other penalties provided

by law for such offense, acts as a cancellation and revocation of such license to

conduct such business, and the court in which such conviction was had shall forthwith

certify to the authority which issued such license, the fact of such conviction.  A person who has been so convicted and whose license has been canceled or revoked,

shall not again be licensed to engage in such business, or any of the businesses enumerated

in this section, unless such person is pardoned by the governor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2961.03

What does Ohio Revised Code § 2961.03 cover?

Section 2961.03 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 § 2961.03?

A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2961.03" (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 § 2961.03 apply to my situation?

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