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:

Terms Used In Ohio Code 1333.93

  • Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

(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.