Administrative Rules

What is an administrative rule? Administrative rules amplify and implement provisions of the Ohio Revised Code and once adopted, have the full force and effect of law.

Draft Rules Open for Public Comments

Administrative rules in this section have been filed (proposed for adoption) with the Common Sense Initiative.

BMV

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ (BMV) role in regulating small businesses includes its oversight of motor vehicle dealer and salvage motor vehicle dealer licensing, the administration of commercial driver's license skills testing, driver training programs, the appointment of deputy registrars, the international registration plan (IRP) for commercial vehicles, and the establishment of plate specifications. Administrative rules for BMV's regulatory oversight are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in Chapters 4501, 4503, 4505, 4506, 4507, 4509, 4510, 4517, and 4738 of the Revised Code.

Pursuant to the requirements Section 107.54 of the Ohio Revised Code, which require state agencies, including the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, to draft rules in collaboration with stakeholders, assess and justify any adverse impact on the business community (as defined by Section 107.52), and provide opportunity for interested parties to submit feedback regarding the proposals. Comments received during initial stakeholder outreach will be addressed in the Business Impact Analysis.

There are no rules open for public comment at this time.

Emergency Medical Services

The Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), in conjunction with the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services (EMFTS) and the Firefighter and Fire Safety Inspector Training Committee, is responsible for establishing training and certification standards for fire and emergency medical services personnel; accreditation of EMS and fire training programs; oversight of Ohio’s trauma system and the EMS grant program; licensing of Ohio’s medical transportation services; coordination of the Regional Physician Advisory Boards (RPABs); collection and analysis of data submitted to the EMS Incident Reporting System and the Ohio Trauma Registry; and investigations to ensure compliance with Revised and Administrative Codes. Administrative rules for this regulatory oversight are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in Chapter 4765 and Chapter 4766 of the Ohio Revised Code (R.C.).

Amendments to some of the rules in Chapter 4765-7 (Accreditation of Training Programs); 4765-12 (First Responder Certification); 4765-15 (EMT-Basics); 4765-16 (EMI-Intermediates); 4765-17 (EMT-Paramedics); and 4765-19 (Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education) of the Ohio Administrative Code (O.A.C.). are drafts only and have not yet been filed (proposed for adoption) with the Legislative Service Commission (LSC) and the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).

You are invited to submit public comment regarding proposed changes to rules in O.A.C. Chapter 4765-7 (Accreditation of Training Programs); 4765-12 (First Responder Certification); 4765-15 (EMT-Basics); 4765-16 (EMI-Intermediates); 4765-17 (EMT-Paramedics); and 4765-19 (Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education). as outlined in the Dear Stakeholder letters.
Public comments may be submitted through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023.
The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) documents filed with the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) office are available here for review.
Submit public comments to DPS EMS Rules and copy CSI Public Comment.
For questions regarding EMS rules, please contact DPS EMS Rules.

4765-7 (Accreditation of Training Programs); 4765-12 (First Responder Certification); 4765-15 (EMT-Basics); 4765-16 (EMI-Intermediates); 4765-17 (EMT-Paramedics); and 4765-19 (Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education) of the Ohio Administrative Code (O.A.C.).

Criminal Justice Services

The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) administers grant funds to Ohio's criminal justice constituents and coordinates Ohio's comprehensive criminal justice plan. OCJS safeguards federal and state criminal justice funds against waste to maximize the resources available in Ohio's fight against crime.

There are no rules open for public comment at this time.

Ohio Homeland Security

Ohio Homeland Security’s (OHS) mission is to analyze and share information, increase awareness, reduce vulnerabilities, and develop strategies in order to prevent, prepare for, and protect against acts of terrorism and other threats to public safety. OHS coordinates statewide resources and acts as the liaison between state agencies and local entities to enhance the security and protection of critical infrastructure and key assets in this state. OHS impacts the small business environment pertaining to declarations of material assistance to terrorist organizations and its current authority under Chapter 4737 of the Revised Code to oversee the registration of scrap metal and bulk merchandise container dealers, prescribe the content, format, and delivery of dealer’s daily transaction reports, and maintain a dealer registry available to law enforcement agencies.

The Private Investigator Security Guard Services section (PISGS) regulates, investigates and enforces provisions of Ohio laws regarding the licensing and registering of private investigators and security guard providers and their employees. Administrative rules that implement these provisions of law are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in Chapter 4749 of the Revised Code.

There are no rules open for public comment at this time.

Ohio State Highway Patrol

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety, and provide professional public safety services with respect and compassion. OSHP provides statewide enforcement of Ohio's traffic laws to keep Ohio's roadways safe. Additional services provided by OSHP include statewide emergency response and support services to the public and to the criminal justice community, investigation of criminal activities on state-owned and leased property throughout Ohio, and security for the Governor and other dignitaries.

Additional statutory duties carried out by OSHP include, but are not limited to: commercial bus safety inspections (R.C. 4513.52); school bus construction, design, equipment standards, and licensing of pupil transportation providers (R.C. 4511.76); equipment standards for funeral escort vehicles, rural mail delivery vehicles, and state highway survey vehicles (R.C. 4513.181); inspection of self assembled and salvage motor vehicles (R.C. 5502.011); and ignition interlock licensing and certification (4510.43 and 4510.45). Administrative rules that implement these provisions of law are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in each of the respective sections.

There are no rules open for public comment at this time.

Proposed Rules & Public Hearing Notices

Administrative rules in this section have been filed (proposed for adoption) with the Legislative Services Commission and the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, and may be scheduled for a public hearing. Public hearings provide another opportunity for interested persons to provide testimony or evidence to show that the rules would be unreasonable or unlawful if enacted.

BMV

Public Hearing Notice: The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, will hold a public hearing for proposed amendments to Rule 4501-27-10 the Ohio Administrative Code at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 1970 West Broad Street, Room 1108, Columbus, OH 43223

Rule 4501-27-10 Rules and Rules Summary Fiscal Analysis