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Ohio Consumer Protection Laws The Ohio Attorney General has enforcement authority over more than 25 consumer protection laws, which are listed below with a brief overview of key protections that consumers have under the laws. Please note that the following information is for...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/Laws-Protecting-Consumers (7/23/2012 10:05:40 AM)

Ohio’s Home Solicitation Sales Act, starting at Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 1345.21 , protects consumers from high pressure door-to-door sales by giving them a three-day “cooling-off” period during which the contract can be cancelled. After signing the agreement, the con...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Business/Services-for-Business/Business-Guide/Door-To-Door-Sales (7/24/2012 1:57:26 PM)

Sellers who make telemarketing calls to consumers must ensure that they comply with state and federal telemarketing laws, notably Ohio’s Telephone Solicitation Sales Act, the Federal Trade Commission’s Telemarketing Sales Rule, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 199...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Business/Services-for-Business/Business-Guide/Telemarketing-and-Do-Not-Call-Registry (7/24/2012 2:15:19 PM)

Charities fulfill a critical role in Ohio, meeting needs that the market and the government cannot or will not. The attorney general has the privilege of being the state officer charged with protecting and regulating the charitable sector, a role which affords him the opportun...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/About-AG/Service-Divisions/Charitable-Law (7/20/2012 11:06:21 AM)

The Special Prosecutions Section in the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost seeks to offer prosecutors statewide the support and resources they need to consistently excel in their work. The section is comprised of seasoned prosecutors, each with experience in at least ...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/About-AG/Service-Divisions/Special-Prosecutions (5/8/2014 2:46:48 PM)

Director of Open Government Constitutional Offices   Contact Info Office: 614-466-2872 Fax: 614-728-7592 Brian.Malachowsky@OhioAGO.gov   Brian joined the Attorney General’s Office in 2024. After serving as counsel to the agency responsible for regulating Ohio...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/About-AG/Service-Divisions/Constitutional-Offices/Who-We-Are/Malachowsky-Brian-D (10/10/2025 4:15:55 PM)

Laboratory accreditation from an independent organization assures that the practices and procedures employed at BCI comply with standards observed around the world, which is key to ensuring consistency in the forensic science field in this era of fast-paced advancements. BCI...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Laboratory-Division (7/23/2012 11:10:40 AM)

Tens of thousands of consumers turn to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office each year for help resolving consumer issues, tips on scams and deceptive practices, and information on a wide range of other topics. File a Consumer Complaint Report an Unwanted Phone Call For...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers (7/23/2012 8:37:47 AM)

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 131.02, the collection of debt owed to the State of Ohio is a function specifically designated and limited to the Attorney General’s Office. The Collections Enforcement Section is responsible for collecting outstanding debt owed to the State of...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/About-AG/Service-Divisions/Collections-Enforcement-Revenue-Recovery (7/20/2012 10:53:51 AM)

CARES priorities   We introduce a state-of-the-art collections system and supporting technology to streamline processes and address system limitations. We engage with our clients to introduce technical solutions that align to the collections ecosystem allowing for the auto...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Business/Collections/CARES-Program/Priorities (3/15/2021 2:34:17 PM)