OHIO INTEREST RATE - Legal: 10% Judgment: 10% (unless written contract) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS) - Open Acct.: 6 Sales Contract (UCC2-725) Written Contract: 15 Domestic Judgment: 21 renew every 5 Foreign Judgment: 21 renew every 5 BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY) - The greater of $200 or three times the amount of check and attorney fees (no maximum). GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS - See federal law. Effective 3/30/99 Ohio allows continuing garnishments. COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE - Contact: Secretary of State Client Service Center 30 East Broad Street Lower Level Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-3910 • (877) 767-6446 web: www.state.oh.us/sos