Prior to filing criminal charges under section 1327.99 of the Revised Code, the director of agriculture shall provide the person accused of the violation an opportunity for a hearing before the director to discuss the charges and offer evidence in mitigation of the charges.
Hearing prior to filing criminal charges
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1327.65, under Chapter 1327 | Weights And Measures.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1327.65