3304-2-66. Conditions for providing self-employment services

(A) OOD shall provide services to implement a self-employment business only after the individual with a disability has an attainable, written business plan as determined by OOD.

(B) OOD's financial contribution to purchase an existing business shall be preceded by a legal and fiscal review for liens, litigation or other hidden costs.

(C) OOD funds shall be used to support a self-employment outcome only when the individual with a disability is a majority owner of the business.

(D) OOD shall not participate as an ongoing investor in any business. The individual with a disability shall have alternate plans for continued business funding.

(E) Equipment purchased for the business shall be justified in the business plan and included in the individualized plan for employment.

Replaces: 3304-2-66

Effective: 7/11/2020
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 07/01/2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3304.15(C)(1)
Rule Amplifies: 3304.15
Prior Effective Dates: 09/14/1998, 01/20/2004, 12/27/2013