Any contract made in violation of section 1333.92 of the Revised Code is void. Any individual who has paid consideration for the chance or opportunity to participate in a pyramid promotional scheme may recover, in a civil action, the amount of the consideration paid, together with reasonable attorney fees, from any participant who has received compensation under either of the following circumstances:
(A) For introducing the individual into participation in a pyramid promotional scheme;
(B) When another participant has introduced the individual into participation in a pyramid promotional scheme.
Amended by 132nd General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 329, §1, eff. 3/8/2019.
Effective Date: 09-27-1974 .