Restrictions on manufacturers and distributors.

(A) Other than a charitable donation to a licensed organization, a manufacturer or distributor may not give a gift, trip, prize, or other gratuity valued singly or in the aggregate of one hundred dollars or more per calendar year to a licensed organization. (B) A manufacturer or distributor, its agents and employees, members of a manufacturer's or distributor's immediate family, persons residing in a manufacturer's or distributor's household may not make any loan or provide any gift directly or indirectly to any key employee of a licensed organization in Ohio. (C) A manufacturer, manufacturer's agent or employee may not directly or indirectly provide a rebate, discount or refund to any person other than a licensed e-bingo organization or licensed distributor that purchases or leases electronic instant bingo devices from the manufacturer and any such transaction must be recorded on an invoice and retained by the manufacturer in its records. Effective: December 23, 2021 Promulgated Under: 119.03 Supplemental Information Authorized By: 2915.14 (D) Amplifies: 2915.081 (E)(5) Five Year Review Date: 12/23/2026