Title 47, Title 47. Occupations-Professions

(A)(1) An architect holding a lien on commercial real estate that has been perfected pursuant to section 4703.202 of the Revised Code may commence proceedings to enforce the lien by filing a complaint in the common pleas court of the county in which the commercial real estate is …

(A) When a claim underlying a lien perfected pursuant to section 4703.202 of the Revised Code is satisfied, the architect holding the lien shall record a written release of the architect's lien in the county recorder's office of the county in which the lien was recorded. (B) The …

(A) When a claim underlying a lien established pursuant to section 4703.201 of the Revised Code is satisfied, regardless of whether or not the architect holding the lien records a written release pursuant to section 4703.204 of the Revised Code, or when such a lien is extinguishe…

(A) Any person with an interest in commercial real estate on which a lien has been perfected pursuant to section 4703.202 of the Revised Code, or named in the affidavit required under that section, may apply to the common pleas court of the county in which the commercial real est…

As used in sections 4703.30 to 4703.49 of the Revised Code: (A) "Landscape architect," "professional landscape architect," or "registered landscape architect" means a person who has been registered as provided in sections 4703.30 to 4703.49 of the Revised Code.(B) "Landscape arch…

(A) There is hereby created the Ohio landscape architects board. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor. All appointments made to the board shall be for a five-year term commencing on the eleventh day of November and ending on the tenth day of November.…

(A) No person shall engage in the practice of landscape architecture or use the title of "landscape architect," "professional landscape architect," or "registered landscape architect" or any title, sign, card, or device indicating, or tending to indicate, or represent in any mann…

(A) The Ohio landscape architects board, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may adopt, amend, and enforce rules governing the standards for education, experience, services, conduct, and practice to be followed in the practice of the profession of landscape archi…

(A) A firm, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation may provide landscape architectural services in this state as long as the services are provided only through natural persons registered to provide those services in this state and subject to the requi…

(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of sections 4703.30 to 4703.49 of the Revised Code, any person performing labor or providing services pursuant to a construction contract may offer or provide landscape architectural services in connection with the person's other labor or s…

(A) Any individual desiring to be registered as a landscape architect may apply in writing to the Ohio landscape architects board in the manner prescribed by the board. (B) Except as provided in section 4703.35 of the Revised Code, each application shall include, or be accompanie…

(A) The Ohio landscape architects board shall register as a landscape architect any individual who is at least eighteen years of age and who provides evidence satisfactory to the board that the individual is a registered or licensed landscape architect in another country in which…

(A) The Ohio landscape architects board shall register as a landscape architect each applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant has met all requirements of section 4703.34 of the Revised Code or, in lieu thereof, has complied with section 4703.…

(A) The Ohio landscape architects board shall establish an application fee for obtaining registration under section 4703.34 of the Revised Code and a fee for obtaining registration under division (A) of section 4703.35 of the Revised Code. (B) The fee to restore an expired certif…

The Ohio landscape architects board shall promulgate rules setting fees in accordance with section 4703.37 of the Revised Code, and governing the application, examination procedure, renewal, revocation, denial, or failure to renew registration in accordance with Chapter 119. of t…

The Ohio landscape architects board may refuse to register any applicant or refuse to issue a certificate of authorization to any applicant, may refuse to renew the registration of any landscape architect registered under sections 4703.30 to 4703.49 or a certificate of authorizat…

(A) No person shall do any of the following: (1) Obtain or attempt to obtain registration or a certificate of authorization under sections 4703.30 to 4703.49 of the Revised Code by fraud or material misrepresentation or by false oath or affirmation;(2) Impersonate or attempt to i…

The administrative procedures of the Ohio landscape architects board shall be governed by Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, and the board's authorized representatives may administer oaths, take depositions, and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the product…

(A) The Ohio landscape architects board, upon its own motion or upon the verified complaint in writing of any person, may investigate any alleged violation of sections 4703.30 to 4703.52 of the Revised Code. The board, in its discretion, may disregard any complaint filed more tha…

The attorney general is hereby designated as the legal advisor of the Ohio landscape architects board. The prosecuting attorney in each of the counties shall prosecute by court action all violations of sections 4703.30 to 4703.52 of the Revised Code occurring in the prosecuting a…

All receipts of the architects board and Ohio landscape architects board shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licensing and regulatory fund.

The architects board, subject to the approval of the controlling board and except for fees required to be established by the board at amounts "adequate" to cover designated expenses, may establish fees in excess of the amounts provided in sections 4703.01 to 4703.19 of the Revise…

On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the architects board and the Ohio landscape architects board shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with r…

The architects board and the Ohio landscape architects board shall comply with section 4776.20 of the Revised Code.

As used in sections 4703.54 to 4703.546 of the Revised Code: (A) "Commercial real estate" and "improvement" have the same meanings as in section 4703.20 of the Revised Code. (B) "Landscape architect" means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association providing landscap…

(A)(1) A landscape architect who enters into a written contract for services to be provided with regard to any interest in commercial real estate has a lien on that interest. (2) The lien shall be effective only if the contract for services is in writing and is signed by the land…

(A) To perfect a lien on commercial real estate referred to in section 4703.541 of the Revised Code, a landscape architect shall file with the county recorder of the county in which the commercial real estate is located an affidavit as described in division (B) of this section. (…

(A)(1) A landscape architect holding a lien that has been perfected pursuant to section 4703.542 of the Revised Code may commence proceedings to enforce a lien by filing a complaint in the common pleas court of the county in which the commercial real estate is located. (2) The co…

(A) When a claim underlying a lien perfected pursuant to section 4703.542 of the Revised Code is satisfied, the landscape architect holding the lien shall record a written release of the landscape architect's lien in the county recorder's office of the county in which the lien wa…

(A) When a claim underlying a lien established pursuant to section 4703.541 of the Revised Code is satisfied, regardless of whether or not the landscape architect holding the lien records a written release pursuant to section 4703.544 of the Revised Code, or when such a lien is e…

(A) Any person with an interest in commercial real estate on which a lien has been perfected pursuant to section 4703.542 of the Revised Code, or named in the affidavit required under that section, may apply to the common pleas court of the county in which the commercial real est…

(A) Whoever violates division (A) of section 4703.18 or section 4703.411 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree; for each subsequent offense such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. (B) Whoever violates section 4703.32 of the Revised…

No person shall be permitted to practice as an attorney and counselor at law, or to commence, conduct, or defend any action or proceeding in which the person is not a party concerned, either by using or subscribing the person's own name, or the name of another person, unless the …

The supreme court, court of appeals, or court of common pleas may suspend or remove an attorney at law from office or may give private or public reprimand to him as the nature of the offense may warrant, for misconduct or unprofessional conduct in office involving moral turpitude…

(A) As used in this section: (1) "Disciplinary counsel" means the disciplinary counsel appointed by the board of commissioners on grievances and discipline of the supreme court under the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio.(2) "Certified grievance committee" means a duly …

Before an attorney at law is suspended or removed, or publicly or privately reprimanded, written charges must be filed against him, stating distinctly the grounds of complaint, and a copy thereof, certified by the clerk, under the seal of the court, served upon him. After such se…

In case of suspension or removal of an attorney at law by the court of common pleas, an appeal on questions of law may be had to the court of appeals, and the sentence of either the court of common pleas or the court of appeals, may be reviewed on appeal on questions of law in th…

The court in which charges or written motion is filed in accordance with sections 4705.03 and 4705.04 of the Revised Code, shall allow to the persons appointed to file and prosecute the charges, or to resist the modification of any decrees, for their services in either case, a re…

If a suit is dismissed for the nonattendance of an attorney at law practicing in any court of record, it shall be at his costs, if he has not a just and reasonable excuse. He shall be liable for all damages his client sustains by such dismissal, or any other neglect of his duty, …

(A) No person who is not licensed to practice law in this state shall do any of the following:(1) Hold that person out in any manner as an attorney at law;(2) Represent that person orally or in writing, directly or indirectly, as being authorized to practice law;(3) Commit any ac…

(A)(1) Any person admitted to the practice of law in this state by order of the supreme court in accordance with its prescribed and published rules, or any law firm or legal professional association, may establish and maintain an interest-bearing trust account, for purposes of de…

(A) All of the following apply to an interest-bearing trust account established under authority of section 4705.09 of the Revised Code: (1) All funds in the account shall be subject to withdrawal upon request and without delay, or as soon as is permitted by federal law; (2) The r…

(A) As used in this section:(1) "Contingent fee agreement" means an agreement for the provision of legal services by an attorney under which the compensation of the attorney is contingent, in whole or in part, upon a judgment being rendered in favor of or a settlement being obtai…

Whoever violates division (A)(1) or (2) of section 4705.07 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.

As used in this chapter: "Auction" means a method of sale of real or personal property, goods, or chattels, at a predetermined date and time, by means of a verbal exchange, regular mail, telecommunications, the internet, an electronic transmission, or a physical gesture between a…

The department of agriculture shall administer this chapter.