OH SB399

Expands the Attorney General's investigative authority under Ohio's Charitable Gaming Law, including power to conduct inspections, require document production, compel sworn testimony, and bring civil enforcement actions

Creates new section 2915.021 establishing criminal penalties (first-degree misdemeanor) for obstructing gambling investigations by destroying records, interfering with inspections, or refusing to comply with Attorney General requests

Authorizes the Attorney General to impose civil fines on licensed charitable organizations, distributors, and manufacturers for violations of gaming laws or failure to comply with license conditions

Expands grounds for refusing or revoking distributor and manufacturer licenses to include bankruptcy filings, tax delinquency, litigation involving business practices, and concerns about reputation, financial integrity, or public confidence in charitable gaming

Establishes new confidentiality protections (section 2915.083) for personal information submitted in license applications, including Social Security numbers, home addresses, financial records, and security information, while allowing information sharing with law enforcement agencies