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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(A) Subject to division (B) of this section, only an individual who meets one or more of the following qualifications is eligible to be appointed inspector general:
(1) At least five years experience as a law enforcement officer in this or any other state;
(2) Admission to the bar of this or any other state;
(3) Certification as a certified public accountant in this or any other state;
(4) At least five years service as the comptroller or similar officer of a public or private entity in this or any other state;
(5) At least five years service as a deputy inspector general in this or any other state.
(B) No individual who has been convicted, in this or any other state, of a felony or of any crime involving fraud, dishonesty, or moral turpitude shall be appointed inspector general.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title I. State Government § 121.49 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-i-state-government/oh-rev-code-sect-121-49/
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