Description: Regulates real estate investment schemes, ensuring that real estate offerings in Ohio are properly registered and comply with state laws to protect investors from fraudulent schemes.

Scope: This law covers the registration of securities related to real estate investments and outlines requirements for transparency and the protection of investors in real estate transactions.

Description: Regulates investment advisers and advisory firms in Ohio. It requires investment advisers to register with the state and adhere to fiduciary duties, ensuring they act in the best interests of their clients.

Scope: The Act sets standards of conduct for investment advisers and requires them to provide clients with transparent and unbiased financial advice, preventing conflicts of interest.

Description: Allows small businesses to raise capital through online crowdfunding platforms, with certain limits on the amount of money a business can raise and how much investors can contribute.

Scope: This exemption is aimed at facilitating capital raising for startups and small businesses in Ohio, while providing protections for investors by limiting the scope of their financial exposure.

Description: A comprehensive law that regulates the offer and sale of securities in Ohio, with provisions for registration, reporting, and enforcement to protect investors from fraudulent activities.

Scope: It includes registration requirements for brokers, dealers, and securities offerings, and provides enforcement mechanisms for violations, such as penalties and enforcement actions by the state’s Division of Securities.

Description: Regulates the offer, sale, and issuance of securities in Ohio. It seeks to prevent fraud and misrepresentation, ensuring that investors have access to accurate information.

Scope: This law provides a framework for securities registration, fraud prevention, and investor protection, ensuring transparency in investment transactions within the state.