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...(A) Whoever violates section 4775.02 of the Revised Code shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars on a first offense. On each subsequent offense, the offender shall be fined not less than one thousand nor more than five thousand dollars. (B) After conducting an investigation and upon establishing that a violation of section 4775.02 of the Revised Code has occurred, the motor vehicle repair board, in ...

...discomfort among workers or the general public. (B) "Certified Industrial Hygienist" or "CIH" means a person who meets the requirements of division (A) of section 4777.03 of the Revised Code. (C) "Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist" or "CAIH" means a person who meets the requirements of division (B) of section 4777.03 of the Revised Code. (D) "The practice of occupational safety" means the preservation of hu...

...use the title or designation "Certified Industrial Hygienist," "Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist," "Certified Safety Professional," or "Associate Safety Professional," or any of the abbreviations "CIH," "CAIH," "CSP," or "ASP," unless the person has been awarded the title by the American board of industrial hygiene or the board of certified safety professionals as specified in section 4777.03 of the Revised ...

...A) In order to use the title "Certified Industrial Hygienist" or the abbreviation "CIH," a person shall possess a valid, unexpired certification from the American board of industrial hygiene. (B) In order to use the title "Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist" or the abbreviation "CAIH," a person shall possess a valid, unexpired certification from the American board of industrial hygiene. (C) In order to use th...

...ibited from engaging in the practice of industrial hygiene and the practice of occupational safety: (A) A person working as an apprentice under the supervision of a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, or Associate Safety Professional; (B) A person engaging in the supervised practice of industrial hygiene or the practice of occupational safety thr...

...Whoever violates section 4777.02 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

...to 4901.24 of the Revised Code: (A) "Public utility" has the same meaning as in section 4905.02 of the Revised Code. (B) "Railroad" has the same meaning as in section 4907.02 of the Revised Code.

...appointed shall hold office for the remainder of such term. Any commissioner shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of the term for which the commissioner was appointed until the commissioner's successor takes office, or until a period of sixty days has elapsed, whichever occurs first. Each vacancy shall be filled by appointment within sixty days after the vacancy occurs. (D) Public utiliti...

...rovide the governor with a list of four individuals who are, in the judgment of the council, the most fully qualified to accede to the office of commissioner. The council shall not include the name of an individual upon the list, if the appointment of that individual by the governor would result in more than three members of the commission belonging to or being affiliated with the same political party. The council sh...

...The public utilities commission shall have a seal bearing the following inscription: "The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio." The seal shall be affixed to all writs and authentications of copies of records and to such other instruments as the commission directs. All courts shall take judicial notice of said seal.

... whole or in part, to regulation by the public utilities commission, and no person holding stocks or bonds of, or in any manner pecuniarily interested in, any such corporation or utility shall be appointed to the office of public utilities commissioner or be appointed or employed by the commission. If any such person becomes the owner of such stocks or bonds, or becomes pecuniarily interested in such corporation or u...

...Each public utilities commissioner shall be a bona fide resident of this state and shall not, during the commissioner's term of office, hold any other office of trust or profit. No commissioner shall engage in any occupation or business inconsistent with the commissioner's duties as commissioner, but shall devote entire time to the duties of that office. As used in this section only, "office of trust or profit...

...ring upon the duties of his office each public utilities commissioner shall take and subscribe to an oath of office, in writing, which shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state, and shall give a bond of five thousand dollars, with a sufficient surety approved by the treasurer of state; after such approval the bond shall be filed with the secretary of state. If such bond is executed by a surety company th...

...es made against such commissioner, his findings on such charges, and a complete record of the proceedings with the secretary of state. The governor's decision is final.

...h purpose by the commission, and every finding, order, or decision made by a commissioner so designated, pursuant to such investigation, inquiry, or hearing, and approved and confirmed by the commission and ordered filed in its office, is the finding, order, or decision of the commission.

...All expenses incurred by the public utilities commission pursuant to Chapters 4901., 4903., 4905., 4907., 4909., 4921., 4923., and 4925. of the Revised Code, including the actual and necessary traveling and other expenses and disbursements of the commission, its officers and employees, incurred while on the business of the commission, shall be paid from funds appropriated for the use of the commission after being ap...

...The office of the public utilities commission shall be at the seat of government in Columbus, in suitable quarters provided by the state, and shall be open throughout the year, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excepted. The commission shall hold its sessions at least once in each calendar month in Columbus, but also may meet at such other times and places as are necessary for the proper performance of its dutie...

...The public utilities commission may procure all necessary books, maps, charts, stationery, instruments, office furniture, apparatus, and appliances, including telephone service, and may purchase from the interstate commerce commission blank forms for the use of railroads and other utilities in making their annual reports, necessary for the proper administration of the affairs of the public utilities commission,...

...he Revised Code, all proceedings of the public utilities commission and all documents and records in its possession are public records.

...The public utilities commission may adopt and publish rules to govern its proceedings and to regulate the mode and manner of all valuations, tests, audits, inspections, investigations, and hearings relating to parties before it. All hearings shall be open to the public.

...ho manifests to the satisfaction of the public utilities commission that he possesses the necessary qualifications to enable him to render valuable service before the commission and that he is otherwise competent to advise and assist in the presentation of matters before the commission incident to the transportation of passengers or property and facilities pertaining thereto, shall be permitted to appear before the c...

...The public utilities commission shall, whenever called upon by any officer, board, or commission of this state or any political subdivision of this state, furnish any data or information to such officer, board, or commission and shall aid or assist any such officer, board, or commission in performing official duties. All officers, boards, or commissions of this state or any political subdivision of this state s...

...Except in his report to the public utilities commission or when called on to testify in any court or proceeding of the public utilities commission, no employee or agent referred to in section 4905.13 of the Revised Code shall divulge any information acquired by him in respect to the transaction, property, or business of any public utility, while acting or claiming to act as such employee or agent. Whoever violates th...

...neral shall be the legal adviser of the public utilities commission, but he shall designate, subject to the approval of the governor, one or more of his assistants to perform the services and discharge the duties of attorney to the commission. Such specially designated counsel shall receive a salary which shall be paid in the same manner as that of the members of the commission.

...miner, such examiner shall report his findings and recommendations to the commission and file with it the testimony taken before him. The findings and recommendations of such examiner are advisory only and do not preclude the commission from taking further evidence. Any such findings made or order recommended by any such examiner, which are approved and confirmed, or modified, by the commission and filed in its offi...