(A) A violation of sections 1349.66 to 1349.73 of the Revised Code is an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of section 1345.02 of the Revised Code.

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(B)(1) The attorney general shall enforce sections 1349.66 to 1349.73 of the Revised Code in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of sections 1345.01 to 1345.13 of the Revised Code were incorporated and made part of sections 1349.66 to 1349.73 of the Revised Code.

(2) There is no private right of action, pursuant to section 1345.09 of the Revised Code, to enforce sections 1349.66 to 1349.73 of the Revised Code.

(C) The attorney general may adopt rules with respect to the collection, verification, or disclosure of information under sections 1349.66, 1349.67, and 1349.70 to 1349.73 of the Revised Code, provided that such regulations are limited to what is necessary to collect, verify, and disclose such information.

(D) Nothing in sections 1349.66 to 1349.74 of the Revised Code shall be construed to limit the authority of the attorney general under any other provision of law.