1547.724 Loans from fund - eligibility and qualifications. - Ohio Statutes

1547.724 Loans from fund - eligibility and qualifications.

(A) With the approval of the controlling board, and subject to the other applicable provisions of sections 1547.721 to 1547.726 of the Revised Code, the director of natural resources may lend moneys in the watercraft revolving loan fund to public or private entities for the purpose of paying the allowable costs of an eligible project. Loans shall be made under this division only if the director determines that all of the following apply:

(1) The project is an eligible project and is economically sound;

(2) The borrower is unable to finance the necessary allowable costs through ordinary financial channels upon comparable terms;

(3) The repayment of the loan will be adequately secured by a mortgage, lien, assignment, or pledge at a level of priority as the director may require;

(4) The amount of the loan does not exceed ninety per cent of the total cost of the project.

(B) The determinations of the director under division (A) of this section shall be conclusive for purposes of the validity of a loan commitment evidenced by a loan agreement signed by the director. Further, the director’s determinations that a project constitutes an eligible project and that the costs of such a project are allowable costs, together with all other determinations relevant to the project or to an action taken or agreement entered into under sections 1547.721 to 1547.726 of the Revised Code shall be conclusive for purposes of the validity and enforceability of rights of parties arising from actions taken and agreements entered into under those sections.

(C) The director may take any actions necessary or appropriate with respect to a loan made under this section, including facilitating the collection of amounts due on a loan.

Effective Date: 09-29-2005