3701-16-02 General prohibitions.

(A) No person and no agency of state or local government shall operate a community alternative home without a license issued by the director under Chapter 3724. of the Revised Code and Chapter 3701-16 of the Administrative Code.

(B) No person and no agency of state or local government shall interfere with an authorized inspection or investigation of a community alternative home by the director or his agent as required by Chapter 3724. of the Revised Code and Chapter 3701-16 of the Administrative Code. As used in this paragraph, “to interfere” means to obstruct directly or indirectly any individual conducting an authorized inspection or investigation from carrying out his or her prescribed duties. Interference includes but is not limited to harassment, intimidation, or refusal to permit access to the home’s records or residents.

(C) No person or agency of state or local government shall violate any of the provisions of Chapter 3724. of the Revised Code or any of the rules of Chapter 3701-16 of the Administrative Code.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/20/2004 and 01/15/2009

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 3724.05(A)

Rule Amplifies: 3742.02(A), 3742.03(A)(1)

Prior Effective Dates: 11/27/94, 11/27/88 (emer.)