4501:5-3-05. Inspections and disciplinary actions


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  • (A) In accordance with division (E)(1) of section 4737.04 of the Revised Code, the director or the director's designee may enter a dealer's place of business during normal business hours to inspect the dealer's records to determine if the dealer:

    (1) Has the proper certificate of registration and that it is prominently displayed in accordance with division (D) of section 4737.045 of the Revised Code and rule 4501:5-3-02 of the Administrative Code;

    (2) Is retaining records, whether electronic or hard copy, in accordance with sections 4737.04, 4737.012, and 4737.041 of the Revised Code and rule 4501:5-3-04 of the Administrative Code.

    (B) Subject to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, the director may deny a person's initial or renewal registration, and may revoke, suspend, reprimand, impose a fine of not more than five hundred dollars for any violation, or take other appropriate action against a dealer's certificate of registration if the individual fails to meet the requirements set forth in this chapter and sections 4737.01 to 4737.045 of the Revised Code.


Effective: 8/1/2019
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 5/10/2019 and 05/01/2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4737.045
Rule Amplifies: 4737.01 to 4737.045
Prior Effective Dates: 07/01/2014