BSSA: Pieces in place; 88 county sheriffs MUST take applications Apr. 8

Reports of a few sheriffs telling reporters and constituents that they would not be accepting applications on April 8 have been filtering in for weeks. As we indicated on March 25 , OFCC PAC has been on the case, working with the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association to investigate these reports, and we are making progress.

Only the Ohio Attorney General had legal authority to delay implementation of the law, and only for a short time. However, the Attorney General's Office has assured OFCC PAC that there will not be a delay.

Ohio's sheriffs have NO authority to add requirements for applicants, or to forceably limit the number of applicants to a tiny fraction of those who wish to apply, or to delay acceptance of applications beyond April 8.

Ohio law states that sheriffs SHALL accept applications, and issue licenses to those who qualify, within 45 days of April 8, 2004. OFCC PAC will continue to work with the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association to ensure on-time implementation.

Please continue to forward reports of any potentially illegal delays to [email protected].

Click here to read the very latest on our progress with the BSSA and Ohio's sheriffs in preparation for on-time implementation of the law next week.