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Language in the Ohio state budget would subject licensure board decisions to review by the “Common Sense Initiative Office” if referred by affected parties for anti-competitive effect. The Ohio Construction Industry License Board, the Architects’ and Landscape Architects’ and Engineers’ and Surveyors’ Boards all are…
In January, 2017 Graff & McGovern, LPA published a news article on the Ohio Medical Board’s aggressive enforcement of compliance with its OARRS system. OARRS is Ohio’s electronic system operated by the Ohio Pharmacy Board for tracking prescription drugs. The prior article reviewed the nearly…
After nearly six months operation of the new Public Records dispute resolution process, requesters filed 48 cases, or an average of seven a month. This activity is less than expected, likely reflecting that most requesters are not aware of the new expedited system. Four cases…
Those following Ohio’s legislative news or those who caught the State-of-the-State speech know about a new set of rules in Ohio. These new rules prohibit medical professionals from authorizing prescriptions of controlled substances for any period longer than seven days for adults, and no more…
Ohio has been producing quality wines since 1804, when Nicholas Longworth began producing sparkling Catawba wine from grapes he cultivated in the Ohio River Valley. Nowadays, Ohio is well known for Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Vidal Blanc varieties produced by nearly 200…
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…
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…