Ohio § 3905.424
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3905.424, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3905.424.
(A) As used in this section: (1) “ Service provider ” means any public or private provider of services, including, but not limited to,
all of the following services: (a) Electricity, gas, water, wastewater, solid waste collection, or similar utility; (b) Communications involving the transmission, conveyance, or routing of voice, data,
audio, video, or any other information or signals, through any medium or method now
in existence or hereafter devised, including, but not limited to, cable, internet
access, voice over internet, telephone, or wireless telephone. (2) “ Waiver of customer obligation ” means an optional agreement between a service provider and the service provider's
customer under which the service provider agrees, in return for a specified charge
payable by the customer to the service provider, to waive all or a portion of the
customer's financial obligation to the service provider for charges incurred during
a defined period and upon the occurrence of a qualifying event. For purposes of this division, “ qualifying event ” may include the customer's call to active military service, involuntary unemployment,
death, disability, hospitalization, marriage, divorce, evacuation, displacement due
to a natural disaster or other cause, qualification for family leave, or similar occurrence. (B) A waiver of customer obligation is not insurance and the laws of this state relating
to insurance shall not govern the sale or issuance of such a waiver. (C) A waiver of customer obligation may be a portion of a larger agreement or a separate
agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3905.424
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3905.424 cover?
Section 3905.424 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 § 3905.424?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3905.424" (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 § 3905.424 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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