4781-8-08. Complaints against licensees  


Latest version.
  • (A) Any person who believes that a licensee has violated any provision of Chapter 4781. of the Revised Code or rules promulgated thereunder, may notify the division in writing or by phone.

    (B) Upon receipt of a complaint against a licensee, the division or its designee shall follow the following procedure:

    (1) Review the complaint to determine if further information or investigation is needed; or

    (2) If further investigation is needed, the division or its designee shall investigate the matter and report its initial findings to the superintendent or his or her designee who shall then make a determination whether the complaint should be:

    (a) Closed with no further action;

    (b) Referred for further investigation; or

    (c) Referred for disciplinary action against a licensee.

    (C) The division or its designee may initiate an investigation of a licensee on its own motion to determine whether the licensee is in compliance with Chapter 4781. of the Revised Code and the rules promulgated thereunder.


Effective: 1/20/2020
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 8/27/2019 and 01/20/2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4781.04, 4781.14
Rule Amplifies: 4781.04, 4781.121, 4781.14
Prior Effective Dates: 11/01/2006, 01/01/2010