Ohio License Law
In Ohio, a licensee found guilty of 'conversion' of client funds may face:
AA small administrative fine only
BLicense revocation and potential criminal prosecution for theft✓ Correct
CA mandatory 30-day license suspension
DTemporary inactive license status only
Explanation
Conversion — using client funds for personal purposes — is theft. It can result in license revocation, payment restitution, civil liability, and criminal prosecution.
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