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January 23rd, 2007, 10:30 AM
Ohio State health officials said Monday they plan to make the rules for enforcing the ban final and begin imposing fines on violators in April.
Some business owners are concerned that they could be cited for violating the ban even if authorities don't witness the violation.
The proposed rules require telephone or on-site interviews or an investigation to substantiate reports but do not require firsthand proof.
Under the state?s draft rules, penalties for proprietors include a warning letter for a first violation, a $100 fine for a second violation and fines that can reach up to a $2,500 for fifth and subsequent violations.
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Some business owners are concerned that they could be cited for violating the ban even if authorities don't witness the violation.
The proposed rules require telephone or on-site interviews or an investigation to substantiate reports but do not require firsthand proof.
Under the state?s draft rules, penalties for proprietors include a warning letter for a first violation, a $100 fine for a second violation and fines that can reach up to a $2,500 for fifth and subsequent violations.
More (http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070123/NEWS01/301230011/)