4727.19 Continuing education. - Ohio Statutes

4727.19 Continuing education.

(A) Effective with the two-year period that begins June 30, 2000, and every two-year period thereafter, each person licensed as a pawnbroker under this chapter shall complete by the end of the period at least twelve hours of continuing education instruction offered in a course or program approved by the superintendent of financial institutions after consultation with an industry representative selected by the superintendent.

(B) Any person licensed under this chapter who has more than three employees shall designate an individual to the superintendent as a salesperson. Effective with the two-year period that begins June 30, 2000, and every two-year period thereafter, a salesperson shall complete by the end of the period at least eight hours of continuing education instruction offered in a course or program approved by the superintendent in consultation with a designated industry representative.

(C) Each location of those persons licensed under this chapter who have three or more employees shall have at least one salesperson who meets the continuing education requirements of this section.

(D) The superintendent, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any licensee who fails to comply with this section.

(E) The superintendent, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may adopt rules regarding continuing education fees, locations, times, frequency, and waivers of requirements.

Effective Date: 04-05-2001