Ohio Code 1331.99 – Violation; penalty
(A) (1) Whoever violates section 1331.04 of the Revised Code is guilty of conspiracy against trade. Except as provided in division (A)(2) of this section, a conspiracy against trade is a felony of the fifth degree.
Attorney's Note
Under the Ohio Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Felony of the fourth degree | 6 to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
| Felony of the fifth degree | 6 to 12 months | up to $2,500 |
| Misdemeanor of the first degree | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
| Misdemeanor of the second degree | up to 90 days | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Ohio Code 1331.99
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Whoever: includes all persons, natural and artificial; partners; principals, agents, and employees; and all officials, public or private. See Ohio Code 1.02
(2) If any of the following conditions apply, the conspiracy against trade is a felony of the fourth degree:
(a) The amount of the contract or the amount of the sale of commodities or services involved is seven thousand five hundred dollars or more.
(b) The conspiracy against trade relates to a contract with or the sale of commodities or services to or from a local, state, or federal governmental entity.
(c) The contract or sale of commodities or services involves, in whole or in part, funding to or from a local, state, or federal governmental entity.
(B) Whoever violates section 1331.02 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree.
(C) Whoever violates division (L) of section 1331.16 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(D) Whoever violates section 1331.15 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.