Ohio § 5525.18
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5525.18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5525.18.
No contract shall be entered into by the director of transportation, if the bidder
awarded the contract is a foreign corporation, until the secretary of state has certified
that the corporation is authorized to do business in this state, and, if the bidder
awarded the contract is a person or partnership nonresident of the state, until the
person or partnership has filed with the secretary of state a power of attorney designating
the secretary of state as its agent for the purpose of accepting service of summons
in any action brought in this state against the person, firm, or corporation relating
to the contract, or under the highway laws or under Chapter 4123. of the Revised Code. No estimate shall be paid to any contractor by the director until the administrator
of workers' compensation has certified that the contractor has complied with every
condition of Chapter 4123. of the Revised Code, and all acts amendatory thereof and
supplementary thereto. The certificate of compliance shall be valid for fifteen days following the period
for which the employer has paid an advance premium, and shall warrant and require
the payment of all estimates dated during the fifteen-day period, other than final
estimates, unless the certificate is revoked by the administrator. Upon the request of any contractor upon state highway work, or person, firm, or
corporation intending to engage in contracting upon such work, the administrator,
upon the receipt of any premium due, shall forward the certificate to the director.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5525.18
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5525.18 cover?
Section 5525.18 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 § 5525.18?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5525.18" (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 § 5525.18 apply to my situation?
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