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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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Ohio's APA governs rulemaking and contested cases. Rulemaking requires notice, public hearing, fiscal impact analysis, and Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review oversight.
Legislative committee that reviews all proposed administrative rules. Rules may be invalidated by concurrent resolution if JCARR finds deficiencies.
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.
Official publication of proposed and adopted agency rules.
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