Ohio § 4123.23

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4123.23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4123.23.

All books, records, and payrolls of the employers of the state, showing or reflecting

in any way upon the amount of wage expenditure of such employers, shall always be

open for inspection by the bureau of workers' compensation, or any of its traveling

auditors, inspectors, or assistants, for the purpose of ascertaining the correctness

of the wage expenditure, the number of men employed, and such other information as

is necessary for the uses and purposes of the bureau in its administration of the

law. Refusal on the part of any employer to submit his books, records, and payrolls for

the inspection of the bureau or any traveling auditor, inspector, or assistant presenting

written authority from the bureau shall subject the employer to a forfeiture of one

hundred dollars for each offense, to be collected by civil action in the name of the

state, and paid into the state insurance fund.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4123.23

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4123.23 cover?

Section 4123.23 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 § 4123.23?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 4123.23 apply to my situation?

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