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In-State Drug Related Offenses

Ohio Revised Code Section 4510.17


Cause

An individual is found guilty by an Ohio court of applicable drug related offenses under Chapter 2925 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Length of Suspension

6 months to 5 years.

Appeal Procedures

Appeal of conviction must be made through the court that issued the conviction.

Modified Driving

Pursuant to House Bill 163, effective September 23, 2004, any person whose license or permit has been suspended under section 4510.17 of the Ohio Revised Code may file a petition for limited driving privileges in the municipal or county court, or in case the person is under eighteen years of age, the juvenile court, in whose jurisdiction the person resides, if the suspension would seriously affect the person's ability to continue employment.

Reinstatement Requirements

A reinstatement fee of $30.00 (if offense date is on or after October 1, 1997) is required to clear this suspension, in addition to the suspension period being served.

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