Assists small businesses when they experience unreasonable or unfair state regulatory actions, such as investigations, excessive fines, penalties, threats, or other enforcement by a state agency by investigating the issue and working toward a mutually acceptable resolution after all means of direct resolution by the business owner have been attempt [..]

Provides centralized services, specialized support and innovative solutions to state agencies, boards, commissions, local governments, and state universities.

Registers and monitors apprenticeship programs in the state to ensure quality and safety.

Regulates the practice of architecture in the Ohio.

Regulates mixed martial arts, wrestling, kickboxing, karate, tough person contests, and athlete agents to protect the safety of the participants and the interests of the public.

Protects the public by establishing, maintaining and monitoring sanitary and professional standards in the barber industry via inspections, investigations, disciplinary actions, and licensing decisions.

Provides policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services to the Governor and state agencies.

Reviews building owners' appeals made to adjudication orders issued by local, county, or state fire or building officials and can reverse, modify, or repeal an order of the enforcing agency if it is found to be contrary to a fair interpretation or application of the governing laws or rules and will be contrary to the public interest and result [..]

Formulates, adopts and amends the Building, Mechanical, Elevator, Boiler and Pressure Piping Codes and the rules that govern the erection, construction, repair, alteration, and maintenance of buildings. Certifies local building departments to exercise enforcement authority and to accept and approve building plans. Conducts hearings and investigatio [..]

Receives and approves articles of incorporation for Ohio business entities (including limited partnerships and limited liability companies) and grants licenses to out-of-state corporations seeking to do business in Ohio. Documents secured commercial transactions filed under the Uniform Commercial code and oversees the issuing of notary certificatio [..]