# Ohio Rev. Code § 1513.04: Prohibited acts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T15_C1513_S1513.04

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 1513.04
- **Heading:** Prohibited acts
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1513 / § 1513.04

## Text

September 1, 1981 House Bill 1051 - 113th General Assembly No employee of the state performing any function or duty under Chapter 1513. or 1514. of the Revised Code shall: (A) Engage in coal or surface mining operations as a sole proprietor or as a partner; (B) Be an officer, director, stockholder, owner, or part-owner of any corporation engaged in coal or surface mining operations; (C) Be employed as an attorney, agent, or in any other capacity by any person engaged in coal or surface mining operations; (D) Have a direct or indirect financial interest in any coal mining or reclamation operation. Any person who violates this section shall be removed from office or dismissed from employment.

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