Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: (A) Each statement filed with the office of the secretary of state or a county board of elections by the campaign committee of a candidate or by a political party, political contributing entity, political action committee, ballot issue committee, individual, or legisla…

19.03 PDF: (A) As used in this rule, "committee" means a campaign committee, political party, political action committee, political contributing entity, legislative campaign fund, or ballot issue committee.(B) All contributions received by a committee shall be deposited in an acc…

19.03 PDF: A contributor may not issue a single check to a corporation or labor organization that represents both a contribution to the corporation's or labor organization's political action committee or separate segregated fund and payment of dues or other fees. Checks for contr…

19.03 PDF: The treasurer of a campaign committee, political action committee, ballot issue committee, political contributing entity, political party, or legislative campaign fund shall fulfill all record-keeping duties as set forth in this rule.(A) Except as otherwise provided in…

19.03 PDF: If an itemized contribution is made by more than one person in a single instrument, the treasurer of an entity that is required to file statements under section 3517.10 of the Revised Code shall report the amount to be attributed to each contributor as specified in the…

19.03 PDF: Expenditures including in-kind contributions and independent expenditures made on behalf of more than one clearly identified candidate shall be attributed to each such candidate according to the benefit reasonably expected to be derived. For example, in the case of a p…

19.03 PDF: (A) For purposes of preparing a campaign finance statement required by section 3517.10 of the Revised Code, items of other income such as investment income, interest income, refunds received by the reporting entity, uncashed checks, or the reporting entity's own insuff…

19.03 PDF: Any campaign committee or other reporting entity that engages in a joint fund-raising activity shall do the following:(A) Require each contributor who desires to make a contribution to more than one participant to write a separate check or make a separate contribution …

19.03 PDF: (A) The following articles are exempted from the disclaimer or identification requirements of section 3517.20 of the Revised Code:(1) Badges or buttons that have a pin or clasp backing for attaching to clothing;(2) Balloons;(3) Cups and mugs;(4) Combs;(5) Emery boards;…

19.03 PDF: (A) The secretary of state or the board of elections shall examine all statements required to be filed under sections 3517.081 to 3517.17 of the Revised Code for compliance with sections 3517.08 to 3517.17 of the Revised Code. If during the examination conducted under …

19.03 PDF: (A) As required by division (I) of section 3517.10 of the Revised Code, except as otherwise provided by paragraph (F) of this rule, the recipient of a contribution from a partnership or other unincorporated business must itemize the contribution by listing both the par…

19.03 PDF: (A) No entity that files statements with the secretary of state shall file by electronic means of transmission, as required by section 3517.10, 3517.105, 3517.106, 3517.1011, 3517.1012, 3517.1013, or 3517.1014 of the Revised Code, until that entity receives from the Oh…

19.03 PDF: (A) A statement filed with the secretary of state by electronic means of transmission pursuant to section 3517.10, 3517.105, 3517.106, 3517.1011, 3517.1012, 3517.1013, or 3517.1014 of the Revised Code shall be filed by using an on-line application linked to the secreta…

19.03 PDF: Any entity that files a statement by electronic means of transmission pursuant to sections 3517.10 to 3517.106 of the Revised Code shall also file a copy of the canceled checks or paid receipts required by section 3517.10 of the Revised Code. This copy may be filed by …

19.03 PDF: (A) As used in this rule, "eligible campaign committee" means either of the following:(1) The campaign committee of a candidate for statewide office that makes expenditures of less than twenty-five thousand dollars during a reporting period under division (A) of sectio…

19.03 PDF: (A) On or before the one hundred twentieth day after a transition fund has been established pursuant to division (B) of section 3517.1014 of the Revised Code, the treasurer of the transition fund shall file a termination statement.(B) (1) The termination statement shal…

19.03 PDF: (A) Applicability.This chapter prescribe the procedure to be followed in all matters before the ohio election integrity commission, whether brought by referral pursuant to section 3517.16 of the Revised Code or by request for advisory opinion pursuant to divisions (B)(…

19.03 PDF: (A) Request for advisory opinion.Each request for an advisory opinion shall be made in writing, and be in substantial compliance (as determined by the administrator or chairperson) with the following format:(1) Typewritten, double-spaced, in no less than twelve-point f…

19.03 PDF: (A) Who may be served.Complaints shall be served upon respondents as detailed in this rule and otherwise in conformity with section 119.05 of the Revised Code.(B) Preparation of process.A copy of the complaint, a notification of where the rules and statutes governing t…

19.03 PDF: (A) Response.Any party that is the subject of a complaint referred to the commission for a hearing as provided in section 3517.17 of the Revised Code that is not given the expedited process, shall file a response on the merits, or on commission jurisdiction, with the c…

19.03 PDF: (A) Extension of time; continuance.(1) Before a continuance is granted by the commission, the party seeking the continuance shall request the consent of the other party for such continuance. If the parties mutually agree on the continuance, the parties shall submit a j…

19.03 PDF: (A) Hearings before the hearing officer.(1) When a hearing is required pursuant to division (E)(3) of section 3517.16 of the Revised Code, such hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time. Parties may request that a hearing is expedited or continued for good ca…

19.03 PDF: (A) A party adversely affected by a finding of the commission may request reconsideration of the finding by submitting a letter requesting that the commission reconsider its finding within fourteen calendar days of the receipt of the notice of disposition.(B) In order …

19.03 PDF: As used in this chapter:(A) "Standard of proof" means, with respect to alleged violations of provisions of the Revised Code listed in division (A) of section 3517.15 of the Revised Code, "preponderance of the evidence"; except with respect to alleged violations of divi…

19.03 PDF: (A) DefinitionsFor the purposes of this rule and section 3501.053 of the Revised Code:(1) "Permanent directive" means a directive issued to county boards of elections as to the proper method of conducting an election that remains in effect until replaced or rescinded.(…

19.03 PDF: For purposes of Chapter 111:3-10 of the Administrative Code: (A) "Print vendor" means any company that manufactures, produces, prints, or directly mails ballots and other balloting materials pursuant to section 3505.13 of the Revised Code for use in an election conduct…

19.03 PDF: No board of elections shall enter into any agreement with a print vendor for the manufacture or distribution of ballots prior to the vendor completing an attestation form that is approved by the secretary of state. A board may enter into an agreement with any print ven…

19.03 PDF: (A) Any print vendor that enters into an agreement with a board shall have quality controls that prevent any intentional or unintentional changes to the ballot style of printed ballots. The print vendor is solely responsible for implementing and maintaining quality con…

19.03 PDF: (A) Print vendors shall utilize current industry standard equipment that is reliable and properly maintained to ensure accuracy and proper performance. This requirement includes industry standards for computer systems, ballot printers, sorting equipment, and inserters.…

19.03 PDF: If a print vendor subcontracts any part of a board order for mailing materials to be used in an election, the following requirements apply:(A) The print vendor shall notify the board and secretary of state in writing of the subcontract, include the name, and contact in…

19.03 PDF: (A) Prior to printing any ballot to be used in an election conducted pursuant to Title XXXV of the Revised Code, the print vendor shall provide the board with samples of all mailing materials, including ballots, envelopes, and any inserted instructions. The board shall…

19.03 PDF: (A) The print vendor shall ensure the accuracy and prompt delivery of all mailing materials to the United States postal service or board of elections.(B) The print vendor shall provide the board of elections with information on all types of permits required for the mai…

19.03 PDF: (A) Print vendors shall maintain a detailed inventory record containing the following information:(1) Ballot quantity produced;(2) Ballot quantity shipped;(3) Name of the board for which ballots are printed;(4) Ballot types and their individual quantities;(5) Quantity …

19.03 PDF: (A) Print vendors shall comply with all requirements found in the current secretary of state's security supplement to ballot printing contracts. (B) Print vendor shall establish and enforce internal policies and procedures to secure computer and network systems involve…

19.03 PDF: Print vendors shall maintain internal policies and procedures to secure all physical property used by the print vendor to house and store all mailing materials, equipment, and supplies used in the fulfillment of their contracts with boards of elections under this chapt…

19.03 PDF: (A) As a condition of the secretary of state's approval and to ensure compliance with the rules in this chapter, the print vendor shall agree to permit the secretary of state to conduct inspections, with or without prior notice, of each location where ballots and other…

19.03 PDF: For purposes of Chapter 111:3-11 of the Administrative Code: (A) "Voter registration Date" shall be determined the same way as defined in division (C)(9)(a) of section 3503.15 of the Revised Code. (B) "Last Activity Date" means the last date on which voter-initiated ac…

19.03 PDF: (A) For the purposes of this chapter, any voter whose registration was cancelled pursuant to section 3503.21 of the Revised Code and who successfully reapplied for registration shall have a voter registration date as described in division (C)(9)(a) of section 3503.15 o…

19.03 PDF: (A) Boards of elections may only provide a voter's voter registration record with "voting history" if the voter cast a ballot that was counted. (B) The statewide voter registration database shall include the elector's voting history, which must include all of the follo…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to Chapters 3501. and 3503. of the Revised Code, the secretary of state may require additional information through directive to be retained and transferred by boards. Last updated June 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM Authorized By: 3503.13, 3503.15 Amplifies: 3503.13, 350…

19.03 PDF: (A) "Oversight" is a form of corrective action, initiated and administered by the secretary of state's office, to which a board of elections may be subject as a result of a significant condition that exists at the board of elections.(B) A "significant condition" is a v…

19.03 PDF: The secretary of state, the assistant secretary of state, or the secretary's designee may notify a board of elections of the level, terms and period of oversight and instructions and recommendations for corrective action or improvement in the board's administration of …

19.03 PDF: The period of oversight shall be determined by the secretary of state, assistant secretary of state, or secretary's designee. A board of elections shall remain on oversight until all of the following occur:(A) It corrects or resolves the significant condition(s) result…

19.03 PDF: The secretary of state, assistant secretary of state, or the secretary's designee shall determine the terms of oversight based on the nature of any significant condition discovered. The terms of oversight may range from requiring the director, deputy director, two boar…

19.03 PDF: (A) If the secretary of state or assistant secretary of state is satisfied that the significant condition(s) that warranted oversight has been resolved, and no other significant conditions exist, the board of elections shall be notified that it is no longer subject to …

19.03 PDF: As used in this rule:(A) "Automatic tabulating equipment," "marking device" and "voting machine" have the same meanings as in section 3506.01 of the Revised Code.(B) "Capital facilities" has the same meaning as in section 111.26, and Chapter 154. of the Revised Code.(C…

19.03 PDF: (A) A board of county commissioners, on behalf of its board of elections, which has responsibilities related to the proper conduct of elections under state law, may apply for financial assistance from the loan fund.(B) Participation by a board of county commissioners i…