Investigative Unit Agents are changed with enforcing Ohio's liquor laws, portions of the Ohio Revised Code and the regulations of the Liquor Control Commission. Special emphasis is placed on the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21. Agents become involved in enforcement-related areas such as gambling, prostitution and narcotics while enforcing the Liquor Control Commission's regulations. Agents also enforce laws against the sale of tobacco to those less than 18 years of age.
The Investigative Unit is the only state law enforcement entity dedicated to the prevention of illegal use of food stamp benefits. Enforcement Agents work with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to detect, investigate and prosecute those people improperly using these benefits. Enforcement Agents work undercover and must be adept at playing any role that will allow them to blend in with the clientele of the premises that is under investigation.
The entire text of Ohio Revised Code 5502.14 details the powers and duties of an Enforcement Agent.
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