(A) Beginning January 1, 2025, no person or government entity shall advertise or represent any residence or other building to be a recovery housing residence, sober living home, or any other alcohol and drug free housing for persons recovering from alcohol use disorder or drug addiction unless the residence or building meets either of the following conditions:
(1) The residence or building is on the registry established and maintained under section 5119.394 of the Revised Code;
(2) The residence or building is regulated by the department of rehabilitation and correction under section 2967.14 of the Revised Code.
(B) If the director of behavioral health determines that a person or government entity is violating division (A) of this section, the director may request, in writing, that the attorney general petition the court of common pleas of the county where the person or government entity is operating the residence or other building to enjoin that person or government entity from engaging in the conduct that violates division (A) of this section.
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