Ohio Code § 1345.90
Ohio Code § 1345.90. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1345.90.
As used in sections 1345.90 to 1345.95 of the Revised Code : (A) “ Assistive device ” means a product designed and intended to be used to increase, maintain, or improve
the functional capabilities of an individual with a disability in seeing, hearing,
speaking, walking, breathing, performing manual tasks, learning, working, or self-care.
“ Assistive device ” includes a wheelchair, motorized scooter, assistive listening device, voice synthesized
computer module, optical scanner, talking software, braille printer, environmental
control, adaptive transportation aid, communication board, or any device that has
a function similar to that of any of the foregoing devices. “ Assistive device ” does not include an invasive or noninvasive medical device that attempts to treat
a medical condition or a hearing aid as defined in section 4747.01 of the Revised Code . (B) “ Consumer ” means a person, other than a manufacturer or supplier, who purchases, leases, or
otherwise acquires a new assistive device or a person who acquires an assistive device
while the warranty required by section 1345.91 of the Revised Code is in effect. (C) “ Consumer transaction ” means a sale, lease, or other transfer of an assistive device to a consumer for
consideration of five hundred dollars or more. (D) “ Defect ” means a condition that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of an assistive
device. “ Defect ” does not include a condition resulting from abuse, misuse for the ordinary purpose
or particular purpose, or unauthorized modification or alteration of an assistive
device by a consumer. (E) “ Manufacturer ” means a person who manufactures, assembles, imports, or distributes assistive devices,
including an agent of a manufacturer. “ Manufacturer ” does not include a supplier. (F) “ Supplier ” means a seller, lessor, assignor, franchiser, or other person, other than a manufacturer,
engaged in the business of effecting consumer transactions, whether or not the person
deals directly with the consumer.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1345.90
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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