The State of Ohio has enacted some new laws this year that went into effect January 1st (or later as noted).
a. The minimum wage has increased 15¢ to $8.70 per hour.
b. If you have an electric car, the annual registration fee has increased to $200.00. If you have a hybrid car, the annual registration fee has increased to $100.00.
c. Effective April 1st, the “pink tax” repeal exempts feminine hygiene products from being taxed as a luxury item.
d. Effective July 1st, drivers are only required to have one license plate on their automobile.
e. Starting October 1st, the standard driver’s licenses and state ID cards will not be recognized for boarding a plane.
This insight into the law is provided by Michael S. Bailey, Esq. of the law firm of Bailey & Gunderson Co., L.P.A., Phone: (513) 631-0022.
