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OH HB542
Bill
Status
5/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Nick Barborak
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AI Summary
HB 542 Summary
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Amends sections 2929.01, 2929.18, and 2929.28 of the Revised Code to add a new definition of "drug" and establish reimbursement requirements for undercover drug purchases.
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Permits sentencing courts to order offenders convicted of drug offenses under Chapter 2925 to reimburse counties, townships, municipal corporations, or state law enforcement agencies for funds expended to purchase drugs, controlled substances, or controlled substance analogs during investigations.
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Makes such reimbursement a financial sanction imposed as a judgment in favor of the law enforcement agency, allowing the agency to collect through various legal remedies including execution and garnishment.
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Applies to both felony convictions under section 2929.18 (division A(7)) and misdemeanor convictions under section 2929.28 (division A(4)).
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Allows law enforcement agencies to collect reimbursement amounts using the same execution and collection procedures available for other financial sanctions and judgments.
Legislative Description
To permit a sentencing court to order an offender to reimburse a county, township, municipal corporation, or state law enforcement agency for funds expended by the law enforcement agency to purchase a drug, controlled substance, or controlled substance analog from the offender during the agency's investigation of a drug offense.
Offender-reimburse law enforcement-cost of drug purchased from offender
Last Action
Committee Report
12/4/2014