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Ohio Athletic Commission director admits rules not updated since 2019; committee presses for rapid fix
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Charles Haskell, executive director of the Ohio Athletic Commission, told JCAR the commission's administrative rules have not been updated since 2019 and outlined a plan to submit rule packages over the next two meetings; committee members raised concerns about missing athlete-agent regulations, staffing shortages and legal oversight.
Charles Haskell, executive director of the Ohio Athletic Commission, told the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review that the commission has not updated its administrative rules since 2019 and committed to an expedited filing schedule to correct the lapse.
"I take full responsibility for not having the rules updated since 2019," Haskell said, explaining that outdated computer systems, COVID-related disruptions, and limited staff access delayed filings. He outlined a plan to propose rule updates at the commission’s next three meetings and to submit an initial package to JCAR as soon as the following week.
Members pressed Haskell on operational and legal risks. The committee warned that continuing to act under…
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