Consumer Investigative Release With Case Laws In Ohio
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The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted to provide a simpler and quicker access to redressal of consumer grievances. The Act for the first time introduced the concept of 'consumer' and conferred express additional rights on him.
Agents from the Special Investigations Unit investigate officer-involved critical incidents and OHLEG misuse and help local officers solve felony-level cases of homicide, financial crimes, public corruption and voter fraud, among other crimes.
Consumer protection laws are made to protect consumers from fraudulent business practices, defective products, and dangerous goods and services. They play an important role in a reliable market economy, helping to keep sellers honest with no threat of unpleasant surprises.
You can choose to file a complaint at the Ohio Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section online; by phone at 800-282-0515; or through the postal mail after requesting and receiving a hard copy of the office's complaint form.
The Ohio Ethics Commission is to investigate alleged violations of the Ohio Ethics Law. The law was created to promote ethics in public service which strengthens the public's confidence that Government business is conducted with impartiality and integrity.
Advice: The Commission possesses the unique authority to interpret and provide advice regarding the Ethics Law to public servants before they act. The Commission's written advisory opinions provide immunity to those who follow the advice.
(A) No supplier shall commit an unfair or deceptive act or practice in connection with a consumer transaction. Such an unfair or deceptive act or practice by a supplier violates this section whether it occurs before, during, or after the transaction.
If you would like to make an allegation, please call the Commission at (614) 466-7090, and ask to speak with a special investigator.