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...ons 1333.61 to 1333.69 of the Revised Code shall be applied and construed to effectuate their general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to their subject among states enacting them.

...ons 1333.61 to 1333.69 of the Revised Code may be cited as the "Uniform Trade Secrets Act."

...No person shall sell or purchase a plastic crate or tray that is used for the carrying of retail containers of milk or baked goods and that has embossed upon it a company logo.

...s this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

...nergy efficiency standard promulgated under section 325 of the "Energy Policy and Conservation Act," 89 Stat. 923, 42 U.S.C.A. 6295, as amended, that is not in compliance with applicable standards promulgated under that section. This section does not apply to the sale, offering for sale, or installation of any such category of consumer product for which no applicable energy efficiency standard has been promulga...

...ope of his employment receives any confidential matter or information, shall knowingly, without the consent of his employer, furnish or disclose such matter or information to any person not privileged to acquire it.

...ons 1333.82 to 1333.87 of the Revised Code: (A) "Alcoholic beverages" means beer and wine as defined in section 4301.01 of the Revised Code. (B) "Manufacturer" means a person, whether located in this state or elsewhere, that manufactures or supplies alcoholic beverages to distributors in this state. (C) "Distributor" means a person that sells or distributes alcoholic beverages to retail permit holders in this stat...

...ons 1333.82 to 1333.87 of the Revised Code is void and unenforceable. Any notice or acceptance required to be given or made by either party to the franchise shall be in writing and signed by the authorized representative of the parties. Any breach, actual or claimed, of a franchise made pursuant to this section shall not be grounds for suspension or revocation of any permit or supplier registration issued by the divi...

...tribute to any local or national advertising fund controlled directly or indirectly by a manufacturer; (F) Refuse to recognize the rights of surviving partners, shareholders, or heirs and fail to act in good faith in accordance with reasonable standards for fair dealing, with respect to the distributor's right to sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the distributor's business, in all or in part, excep...

...ptcy proceedings, of a manufacturer's business organization; (3) A unilateral alteration of the franchise by a manufacturer for a reason unrelated to any breach of the franchise or violation of sections 1333.82 to 1333.86 of the Revised Code by the distributor; (4) A manufacturer's sale, assignment, or other transfer of the manufacturer's product or brand to another manufacturer over which it exercises control. (C...

...iminished value of the distributor's business. (2) When a distributor receives written notice of termination or nonrenewal of its franchise pursuant to division (D) of section 1333.85 of the Revised Code, the distribution of beer or wine for ninety days or more without a written contract shall not constitute a franchise relationship between the successor manufacturer and the distributor under section 1333.83 o...

...nchise, the distributor shall maintain adequate physical facilities and personnel so that the product or brands of the manufacturer are at all times properly represented in the sales area of the distributor, the reputation and trade name of the manufacturer are protected, and the general public receives adequate servicing of the products or brands of the manufacturer. The distributor shall at all times act in good fa...

... the distributor's principal place of business in this state is located.

...omotional scheme, and who are not purchasing in order to participate in the plan or operation. (C) "Consideration" means the payment of money or anything of value or the purchase of products, services, or intangible property. The term does not include: (1) Payment for sales demonstration equipment and materials furnished at cost for use in making sales and not for resale; (2) Any time or effort spent in pursuit of...

...No person shall propose, plan, prepare, or operate a pyramid promotional scheme.

...Any contract made in violation of section 1333.92 of the Revised Code is void. Any individual who has paid consideration for the chance or opportunity to participate in a pyramid promotional scheme may recover, in a civil action, the amount of the consideration paid, together with reasonable attorney fees, from any participant who has received compensation under either of the following circumstances: (A) For intro...

...y with section 1333.92 of the Revised Code constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in connection with a consumer transaction in violation of section 1345.02 of the Revised Code. (B) The attorney general may do the following: (1) Whenever it appears that a person is violating or about to violate section 1333.92 of the Revised Code, bring an action in the court of common pleas to enjoin the violation. Upon...

...ons 1333.91 to 1333.95 of the Revised Code are in addition to remedies otherwise available.

...ns 1333.01 to 1333.04 of the Revised Code is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (B) Whoever violates section 1333.12 or 1333.71 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (C) Whoever violates section 1333.36 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (D) A prosecuting attorney may file an action to restrain any person found in violation of section 1333.36 of the...

... means a person who sells or leases a business opportunity plan. (B) "Purchaser" means a person to whom a business opportunity plan is sold or leased. (C) "Broker" means a person, other than a seller, who sells or leases, offers for sale or lease, or arranges for the sale or lease of a business opportunity plan for a commission, fee, or anything of value. (D) "Business opportunity plan" means an agreement in ...

... no seller or broker shall fail to provide to a prospective purchaser, at least ten business days prior to the execution of an agreement selling or leasing a business opportunity plan, a written disclosure document. (A) The disclosure document shall carry a cover sheet showing only the name of the seller, the date the disclosure statement was prepared, and the following notice in at least sixteen-point boldface type...

...ubstantiate the representation and provides the data in writing to the prospective purchaser at least ten business days prior to the execution of an agreement selling or leasing the business opportunity plan; (2) The written data provided by the seller discloses at least: (a) The length of time the seller has been selling or leasing the specific business opportunity plan offered; (b) The number of purchasers known...

... by a surety company authorized to do business in this state. A trust account shall be established and maintained in this state. (B) Any person claiming against the bond or trust account may maintain an action against the seller and the surety or trustee, except that the surety or trustee shall be liable only for actual damages. The aggregate liability of the surety or trustee to all purchasers shall not exceed the ...

...t to cancel an agreement selling or leasing to the purchaser a business opportunity plan, in accordance with the following conditions: (1) If the seller complies with divisions (A)(7), (B), and (C) of section 1334.06 of the Revised Code, the purchaser may cancel the agreement at any time before midnight of the fifth business day after the day on which the purchaser signs the agreement. (2) If the seller has ...

...and down payment required; (2) A full description of the acts or services the seller will undertake to perform for the purchaser; (3) The seller's principal business address and the name and address of its agent authorized to receive service of process in this state; (4) The business form of the seller, whether corporate, partnership, or otherwise; (5) The delivery date of the goods the seller is to deliver t...