A construction contractor agreed to install a chimney for a radiant wood-burning stove as part of a residential renovation. When construction began, the contractor refused to install the chimney near a combustible wall, as creating a fire hazard. Owner sued for breach of contract, having…
Four bills concern education in construction, or construction of educational institutions. House Bill 110 would create a college-credit Apprenticeship Program for high school students. Sponsored by Representative Christina Hagan (R, Alliance), the bill would award college credits to eligible high school students, employed by businesses…
An active duty service person and spouse would receive a year’s professional license, such as a construction contractor’s license, if the person holds a similar license in another state under House Bill 75, sponsored by freshman Representative Theresa Gavarone (R, Bowling Green). The new law…
Three bills introduced in the Ohio General Assembly will change current law relating to Building Codes, including allowing a township to adopt its own Code provisions. Senate Bill 43, sponsored by Senator Kevin Bacon (R, Columbus), would grant authority to townships to override the Ohio…
Two new bills would create state registration of Roofing Contractors and Home Improvement Contractors, initiatives that began in the prior General Assembly session. Senate Bill 115, sponsored by Senator Kevin Bacon (R, Columbus), would require any Roofing Contractor to register with the Ohio Construction Industry…
Following significant criticism from practitioners, the Ohio Medical Board has revised a proposal mandating continuing education for licensed massage therapists. Last October the Board proposed a new set of rules that would have required all Ohio licensed massage therapists take at least twenty-four hours of…
House Bill 75 (HB 75) was introduced February 21, 2017. The sponsors, Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township), recognize that Ohio has burdensome occupational licensing requirements, and often does not recognize licenses earned and issued in another state. In general, Ohio may…
The State Medical Board of Ohio Policy Committee is currently in the process of revising proposed rules designed to establish a confidential non-disciplinary track for licensees with mental or physical illness. The professional license defense attorneys at Graff & McGovern are pleased to see the…
For a second time in less than a year, Senator Kris Jordan (R, Delaware) introduced legislation that would close each state agency unless affirmatively renewed, after a performance audit by the State Auditor. Former Senate President Keith Faber (R, Celina), now in the House of…
In response to concerns from impacted individuals and consumer groups, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy has amended its proposed rules for the implementation of office-based opioid treatment. According to a review of the proposed rules by Ohio’s Common Sense Initiative Office: The Board determined that…
