Ohio Code § 2108.33
Ohio Code § 2108.33. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2108.33.
(A) The bureau of motor vehicles, registrar of motor vehicles, deputy registrars of motor
vehicles, and agents and employees of the bureau of motor vehicles are not liable
for damages in any civil action or subject to prosecution in a criminal proceeding
for acting, attempting to act, or failing to act in accordance with section 2108.23 , 2108.32 , or 4501.024 of the Revised Code , unless the act, attempt, or omission was committed or omitted with malicious purpose,
in bad faith, or in a wanton or reckless manner. (B) Beginning on August 1, 2025, an issuer, as defined in section 2108.231 of the Revised Code , is not liable for damages in any civil action or subject to prosecution in a criminal
proceeding for acting, attempting to act, or failing to act in accordance with section 2108.231 of the Revised Code , unless the act, attempt, or omission was committed or omitted with malicious purpose,
in bad faith, or in a wanton or reckless manner.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2108.33
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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