Ohio Civil Rights Laws
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| Code Section | Ch. 4112.01, et seq. (Generally) |
| Agency | Civil Rights Commission |
| Administrative Preemption | No |
| Private Action Permitted? | Yes |
| Attorney Fees Recoverable by Plaintiff? | Discretionary |
| Statute of Limitations | 1 yr. |
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