Ohio Administrative Code|Rule 109:1-6-03 | Civil Fines for Charitable Organizations, Manufacturers, and Distributors.

                                                
(A) After notice and opportunity for
		  hearing pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, a fine may be assessed on
		  a licensed organization, licensed distributor, or licensed manufacturer and
		  shall be paid by the licensed organization, licensed distributor, or licensed
		  manufacturer within thirty days of receipt of notice of the fine from the
		  attorney general.
(B) Without in any manner limiting the authority of the
		  attorney general to impose the type and level of sanction it may consider
		  appropriate, the attorney general may take into consideration:
(1) The risk to the public and to the integrity of
			 charitable bingo in this state by the conduct of the licensed organization,
			 licensed distributor, or licensed manufacturer;
(2) Any criteria or factor listed in Chapter 2915. of the
			 Revised Code and any rules adopted thereunder; 
(3) Whether the licensed organization, licensed
			 distributor, or licensed manufacturer engaged in any misrepresentation or
			 material omission;
(4) Whether the licensed organization, licensed
			 distributor, or licensed manufacturer engaged in any fraudulent
			 act;
(5) Whether the licensed organization, licensed
			 distributor, or licensed manufacturer failed to cooperate with the attorney
			 general;
(6) Whether the licensed organization, licensed
			 distributor, or licensed manufacturer failed to comply with all terms and
			 conditions of a settlement agreement or agreed order with the attorney general,
			 and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto;
(7) Whether the licensed organization, licensed
			 distributor, or licensed manufacturer or any person involved with the licensed
			 organization, licensed distributor, or licensed manufacturer has had a license
			 related to gambling revoked or suspended under the laws of this state, another
			 state, or the United States; or
(8) Any other factors the attorney general may consider
			 relevant.
(C) The attorney general may consider the licensed
		  organizations, licensed distributors, or licensed
		  manufacturers finances in determining the amount of the fine. If the
		  alleged violation is the result of or results in the unlawful obtainment or
		  retention of any money or property, the attorney general may, in addition to
		  any other penalty or fine levied under Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code or any
		  rules adopted thereunder, impose a fine in an amount equal to the money or
		  value of the property that was unlawfully obtained or retained.


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