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Administrative Laws in Ohio.

Ohio administrative law is governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (Ohio Rev. Code Chapter 119), which governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of state agency action. Rules are published by the Ohio Register after Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) review. Contested cases are heard by agency hearing officers. Final agency decisions are reviewable in the Court of Common Pleas.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Ohio Statutes

Administrative Procedure ActOhio Rev. Code Chapter 119

Ohio's APA governs rulemaking and contested cases. Rulemaking requires notice, public hearing, fiscal impact analysis, and Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review oversight.

Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR)Ohio Rev. Code § 101.35

Legislative committee that reviews all proposed administrative rules. Rules may be invalidated by concurrent resolution if JCARR finds deficiencies.

Judicial ReviewOhio Rev. Code § 119.12

Final agency decisions are reviewable in the Court of Common Pleas. Standard: whether the decision is supported by reliable, probative, and substantial evidence and is in accordance with law.

Ohio RegisterOhio Rev. Code § 103.051

Official publication of proposed and adopted agency rules.

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