(A)As used in this section:
(1)"Personal identifying information" has the same meaning as in section2913.49of the Revised Code.
(2)"Confidential law enforcement investigatory record" has the same meaning as in section149.43of the Revised Code, except that it excludes information provided by an information source or witness to whom confidentiality has been reasonably promised, which information would reasonably tend to disclose the source's or witness's identity.
(B)If the state dental board notifies an applicant, license holder, or other individual of an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to sections119.05and119.07of the Revised Code, the board shall state in the notice that the individual is entitled to receive at least sixty days before the hearing, on the individual's request and
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(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Personal identifying information" has the same meaning as in section2913.49of the Revised Code.
(2) "Confidential law enforcement investigatory record" has the same meaning as in section149.43of the Revised Code, except that it excludes information provided by an information source or witness to whom confidentiality has been reasonably promised, which information would reasonably tend to disclose the source's or witness's identity.
(B) If the state dental board notifies an applicant, license holder, or other individual of an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to sections119.05and119.07of the Revised Code, the board shall state in the notice that the individual is entitled to receive at least sixty days before the hearing, on the individual's request and as described in division (C) of this section, one copy of each item the board procures or creates in the course of its investigation on the individual. Such items may include, but are not limited to, the one or more complaints filed with the board; correspondence, reports, and statements; deposition transcripts; and patient dental records.
(C) On receipt of a request for copies of investigative items from an individual who is notified under division (B) of this section of an opportunity for a hearing, the board shall provide the copies to the individual in accordance with, and subject to, all of the following:
(1) The board shall provide the copies in a timely manner.
(2) The board may charge a fee for providing the copies, but the amount of the fee shall be set at a reasonable cost to the individual.
(3) Before providing the copies, the board shall determine whether the investigative items contain any personal identifying information regarding a complainant. If the board determines that the investigative items contain such personal identifying information, or any other information that would reveal the complainant's identity, the board shall redact the information from the copies it provides to the individual.
(4) The board shall not provide either of the following:
(a) Any information that is subject to the attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine, or that would reveal the investigatory processes or methods of investigation used by the board;
(b) Any information that would constitute a confidential law enforcement investigatory record.
(D) If a request for copies of investigative items is made pursuant to this section, the board in its scheduling of a hearing for the individual shall, notwithstanding section119.07of the Revised Code, schedule the hearing for a date that is at least sixty-one days after the board provides the individual with the copies of the items.
(E)(1) After the board notifies an individual of an opportunity for a hearing, the individual may ask the board to issue either or both of the following:
(a) A subpoena to compel the attendance and testimony of any witness at the hearing;
(b) A subpoena for the production of books, records, papers, or other tangible items.
(2) On receipt of an individual's request under division (E)(1) of this section, the board shall issue the subpoena.
In the case of a subpoena for the production of books, records, papers, or other tangible items, the person or government entity subject to the subpoena shall comply with the subpoena at least thirty days prior to the date the individual's hearing is scheduled to be held.
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