Ohio § 4719.05
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4719.05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4719.05.
No telephone solicitor that intends to represent or cause to be represented, expressly
or impliedly, to a purchaser that the purchaser is or may be eligible to receive a
gift, award, or prize, however denominated, shall fail to submit to the attorney general,
any later than fourteen days prior to first making that representation, a statement
setting forth all of the following, for each item mentioned: (A) A description of the item; (B) The item's verifiable market value and the basis for the valuation; (C) All terms and conditions a purchaser must satisfy in order to receive the item. The statement shall be accompanied by a copy of the written confirmation provided
to purchasers pursuant to section 4719.07 of the Revised Code . (D) Verification that no payment or purchase of any kind is required to win a prize or
to participate in a prize promotion, and a description of the no-purchase or no-payment
method of participating in the prize promotion; (E)(1) If they are ascertainable, the odds, for a given purchaser, of receiving the item; (2) If the odds are not ascertainable, all the factors and methods used in calculating
the odds. (F) If a purchaser is to receive fewer than all the items described by the seller: (1) The manner in which the telephone solicitor decides which item a given purchaser
is to receive; (2)(a) If they are ascertainable, the odds, for a given purchaser, of receiving each item
described; (b) If the odds are not ascertainable, all the factors and methods used in calculating
the odds. (3) The name, address, and telephone number of each person that, during the preceding
twelve months or any portion of that twelve-month period in which the telephone solicitor
has done business, has received each gift, award, or prize.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4719.05
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4719.05 cover?
Section 4719.05 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 § 4719.05?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4719.05" (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 § 4719.05 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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