Ohio § 4931.10
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4931.10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4931.10.
(A) As used in this section: (1) “ Advertisement ” means a message or material intended to cause the sale of realty, goods, or services. (2) “ Facsimile device ” means a device that electronically or telephonically receives and copies onto paper
reasonable reproductions or facsimiles of documents and photographs through connection
with a telephone network. (3) “ Pre-existing business relationship ” does not include transmitting an advertisement to the owner's or lessee's facsimile
device. (B)(1) No person shall transmit an advertisement to a facsimile device unless the person
has received prior permission from the owner or, if the device is leased, from the
lessee of the device to which the message is to be sent to transmit the advertisement;
or the person has a pre-existing business relationship with such owner or lessee. Division (B)(1) of this section does not apply to a person who transmits an advertisement
to a facsimile device located on residential premises. (2) No person shall transmit an advertisement to a facsimile device located on residential
premises unless the person has received prior written permission from the owner or,
if the device is leased, from the lessee of the device to which the message is to
be sent to transmit the advertisement. In addition to any other penalties or remedies, a recipient of an advertisement
transmitted in violation of division (B)(2) of this section may bring a civil action
against the person who transmitted that advertisement or caused it to be transmitted. In that action, the recipient may recover one thousand dollars for each violation. (C) When requested by the owner or lessee, the transmission shall occur between seven
p.m. and five a.m. This section applies to all such advertisements intended to be so transmitted within
this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4931.10
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4931.10 cover?
Section 4931.10 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 § 4931.10?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4931.10 apply to my situation?
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