Pyramid Sales Plan or Program
ORC § 1333.92
Defined
- Planning, preparing, or operating;
- Any scheme whereby a person pays a fee for the chance or opportunity to receive compensation under either of the following circumstances:
- For introducing people into participation in the plan or program; or
- When another participant has introduced a person into participation in the plan or program.
Potential Penalties
Pyramid sales plan or program is illegal in the state of Ohio and can be penalized in court by an injunction, or restraining order, and a fine of no more than $5,000 per day of violation of that injunction or restraining order.
At Funkhouser Law, from the moment a client walks through the door, we presume that they are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. As such, we work hard to accomplish the most favorable outcome for each of our clients.
If you have been accused of planning, preparing, or operating a pyramid sales plan or program, please call Funkhouser Law for a free consultation with an experienced, peer-rated lawyer.
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