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Rule 109:1-4-02 | Licensing generally.

 

(A) An application for a license or endorsement under Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code and this chapter is a request by the applicant seeking a revocable privilege. A license or endorsement may be granted by the attorney general if the applicant meets the requirements of Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code and this chapter.

(B) An applicant for a license or endorsement under Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code and this chapter shall, at all times, have the burden of demonstrating to the attorney general, by clear and convincing evidence, that the applicant is eligible, qualified, and suitable to be granted and retain the license or endorsement for which application is made under the applicable standards and requirements of Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code and this chapter.

(C) A license or endorsement issued by the attorney general under Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code or this chapter is a revocable privilege granted by the attorney general. A person who holds a license or endorsement does not acquire, and shall not be deemed to acquire, a vested property right or other right, in the license or endorsement.

(D) An applicant or licensee shall accept any risk of adverse publicity, public notice, notoriety, embarrassment, criticism, financial loss, or other unfavorable or harmful consequences that may occur in connection with, or as a result of, the application and licensing or endorsement process or the public disclosure of information submitted to the attorney general with a license application or at the attorney general's request under Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code and this chapter.

(E) Licensees have a continuing obligation to demonstrate suitability to hold a license or endorsement by complying with Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code, this chapter, and all federal, state, and local laws relating to the suitability of the licensee. The attorney general may reopen the investigation of a licensee at any time.

(F) No key employee of any charitable organization applying for or holding a bingo license may serve as an employee or representative of, be compensated in any way by, or serve as a volunteer for, a distributor or manufacturer.

(G) No key employee of any manufacturer, distributor, or testing laboratory applying for or holding a bingo license may serve as an employee or representative of, be compensated in any way by, or serve as a volunteer for an organization licensed under Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code.

(H) An applicant and licensee shall have a continuing duty to do all of the following:

(1) Notify the attorney general of a material change in the information submitted in the license or endorsement application submitted by the applicant or licensee or a change in circumstance, that may render the applicant or licensee ineligible, unqualified, or unsuitable to hold the license under the licensing or endorsement standards and requirements of the act and this chapter.

(2) Provide any information requested by the attorney general relating to licensing, endorsement or regulation; cooperate with the attorney general in investigations, hearings, and enforcement and disciplinary actions; and comply with all conditions, restrictions, requirements, orders, and rulings of the attorney general in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and this chapter.

Last updated December 23, 2021 at 12:36 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 2915.08(F)(1)
Amplifies: 2915.08
Five Year Review Date: 12/23/2026