Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3517 | Campaigns; Political Parties
Section 3517.151 | Filing Complaints for Acts Occurring Before July 13, 1998.

Effective: September 29, 2005
Latest Legislation: House Bill 66 - 126th General Assembly
(A) On and after January 1, 1996, complaints with respect to acts or failures to act under the sections listed in division (A) of section 3517.153 of the Revised Code shall be filed with the Ohio elections commission created under section 3517.152 of the Revised Code.
(B)(1) If a complaint filed with the Ohio elections commission created under section 3517.152 of the Revised Code alleges an act or failure to act that occurred before August 24, 1995, and the commission imposes a fine, sections 3517.99 and 3517.991 of the Revised Code, and not sections 3517.992 and 3517.993 of the Revised Code, shall apply.
(2) If a complaint filed with the Ohio elections commission created under section 3517.152 of the Revised Code alleges an act or failure to act that is a violation of section 3517.13 of the Revised Code, former divisions (A) to (R) of that section apply to the act or failure to act if it occurred before August 24, 1995, former divisions (A) to (U) of that section apply to the act or failure to act if it occurs on or after August 24, 1995, but before July 13, 1998, former divisions (A) to (V) of that section apply to the act or failure to act if it occurs on or after July 13, 1998, but before December 22, 1999, former divisions (A) to (W) of that section apply to the act or failure to act if it occurs on or after December 22, 1999, but before March 31, 2005, former divisions (A) to (X) of that section apply to the act or failure to act if it occurs on or after March 31, 2005, and divisions (A) to (Z) of that section apply to the act or failure to act if it occurs on or after the effective date of this amendment.
(C) The Ohio elections commission created under section 3517.14 of the Revised Code is abolished at the close of business on December 31, 1995.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 35 | Elections

Chapter 3517 | Campaigns; Political Parties

Section 3517.01 | Political Party Definitions.

Section 3517.011 | Petition Form.

Section 3517.012 | Party Comes Into Legal Existence on Date of Filing.

Section 3517.013 | Candidate of New Party Not Disqualified by Having Voted in Different Party Primary.

Section 3517.014 | Candidate of New Party Not Disqualified at First Primary Election After Formation.

Section 3517.016 | New Party Primary Vote Not Barred by Prior Party Affiliation.

Section 3517.02 | Controlling Committees of Major or Intermediate Political Party.

Section 3517.03 | Controlling Committees of Major or Intermediate Political Party Membership.

Section 3517.04 | Organization of State Central Committees.

Section 3517.05 | Terms of Party Committees - Determining Rightful County Central or Executive Committee.

Section 3517.06 | Names and Addresses of Members and Officers of County Central Committee and County Executive Committee.

Section 3517.07 | Parties or Groups Advocating Overthrow of Government by Force or Violence.

Section 3517.08 | Expenses of Candidate, Political Action Committee, Political Party, or Political Contributing Entity.

Section 3517.081 | Campaign Committee, Treasurer.

Section 3517.082 | Political Action Committee - Separate Segregated Fund.

Section 3517.09 | Coercing Political Contributions.

Section 3517.091 | Door-to-Door Solicitations for Political Contributions.

Section 3517.092 | Solicitation of Political Contributions From Public Employees by Appointing Authorities.

Section 3517.10 | Statements of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures.

Section 3517.101 | Gift to Pay for Office Facilities.

Section 3517.102 | Dollar Limits on Campaign Contributions.

Section 3517.103 | Deposit of Personal Funds in Candidate's Own Campaign Fund.

Section 3517.104 | Contribution Limitations Adjustments.

Section 3517.105 | Identification of Source of Political Advertising.

Section 3517.106 | Statements of Contributions and Expenditures Computerized by Secretary of State.

Section 3517.107 | Federal Political Committee Registration.

Section 3517.108 | Additional Contributions for Unpaid Debt.

Section 3517.109 | Disposal of Any Excess Funds and Excess Aggregate Contributions.

Section 3517.1011 | Notices and Disclosures Regarding Electioneering Communications.

Section 3517.1012 | Political Parties to Establish Restricted Funds - Deposits and Disbursements.

Section 3517.1013 | Gifts to Defray Costs of Campaign Activities - Separate Account - Statement to Be Filed.

Section 3517.1014 | Transition Funds.

Section 3517.1015 | Disclosure of Contributions.

Section 3517.11 | Requirement of Filing Statement.

Section 3517.12 | Itemized Statement of Expenditures on Issues.

Section 3517.13 | Failure to File Statements.

Section 3517.14 | Ohio Elections Commission - Prior to 1996.

Section 3517.151 | Filing Complaints for Acts Occurring Before July 13, 1998.

Section 3517.152 | Ohio Elections Commission.

Section 3517.153 | Filing Complaint.

Section 3517.154 | Review of Complaint.

Section 3517.155 | Hearing on Complaint.

Section 3517.156 | Probable Cause Hearing.

Section 3517.157 | Time Limit for Complaint.

Section 3517.19 | Sale of Membership and Mailing Lists.

Section 3517.20 | Political Communications; Identification of Source.

Section 3517.21 | Infiltration of Campaign - False Statements in Campaign Materials - Election of Candidate.

Section 3517.22 | Infiltration of Campaign - False Statements in Campaign Materials - Issues.

Section 3517.23 | Rules for Administration of Campaign Finance and Advertising.

Section 3517.99 | Penalty.

Section 3517.991 | Fine Schedule for Violations Before 8-24-95.

Section 3517.992 | Penalties for Violations on or After 8-24-95.

Section 3517.993 | Fine Schedule for Violations After 8-24-95.