Ohio § 5739.131
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5739.131, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5739.131.
Any nonresident of this state who accepts the privilege extended by the laws of this
state to nonresidents of engaging in the business of selling in this state, as defined
in section 5741.01 of the Revised Code , and any resident of this state who is required by sections 5739.17 and 5739.31 of the Revised Code to have a vendor's license and subsequently becomes a nonresident or conceals the
person's whereabouts, makes the secretary of state the person's agent for the service
of process or notice in any assessment, action, or proceedings instituted in this
state against such person under sections 5739.01 to 5739.31 and 5741.01 to 5741.22 of the Revised Code . Such process or notice shall be served as provided under section 5703.37 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5739.131
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5739.131 cover?
Section 5739.131 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.
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