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Can you summarize OHRC Chapter 3763?
Health-Safety-Morals > Gaming
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the liability and recovery of money or value in gambling activities in Ohio. It states that a person who spends money or incurs an obligation for the purchase of lottery tickets, policies, or chances, or participates in gambling schemes, may sue and recover the amount from the person receiving the money or obligation. Exemplary damages, ranging from $50 to $500, can also be awarded. The document allows the person losing money or value to sue for recovery within a specified time period. It also provides for the discovery of liability through interrogatories and the repayment of money or value to acquit the person from further punishment. The document declares that contracts related to gambling are void, including those involving money or valuable things won or lost in games, horse races, or wagers. However, it exempts bingo and games of chance not subject to criminal penalties. The document further allows the person losing money or value in a game or wager to sue for recovery within six months of the loss. It excludes transactions conducted on stock exchanges or boards of trade by brokers. The document simplifies the requirements for the prosecution of an action, allowing the plaintiff to allege the defendant’s indebtedness without specifying the special matter. It also addresses the occupancy of premises for gambling purposes, making such leases or agreements void and allowing lessors to obtain possession through civil action. Lessors who knowingly permit gaming use without prosecuting an action for recovery are considered principals in the gaming business. Additionally, the document establishes the liability of property for losses occurring on the premises and holds the guardian or trustee of a minor or incompetent person liable if they permit gaming use of the property. No specific exemptions are mentioned in this section.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons involved in gambling activities, including those who purchase lottery tickets, participate in games of chance, or engage in wagering
What does it govern?
Liability for gambling losses, recovery of lost money or value, void contracts related to gambling, and liability of property for losses
What are exemptions?
Bingo as defined in section 2915.01 of the Revised Code and games of chance not subject to criminal penalties under section 2915.02 of the Revised Code
What are the Penalties?
Exemplary damages ranging from $50 to $500 for the person receiving money, thing of value, or obligation related to gambling
Jurisdiction
Ohio