PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR CRIMINAL RECORD SMART SEARCH PLUS® INCLUDES A CHECK OF STATE, COUNTY AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL RECORDS AS WELL AS A CHECK OF ALL FEDERAL WATCH LISTS AND A CHECK OF THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY IN ALL 50 STATES.
YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO NEET THE OHIO STATE REQUIREMENTS SET FORT BELOW.
BUT USING OUR CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK WILL ENABLE YOU TO MAKE FAST HIRING DECISIONS WHILE YOU WAIT FOR THE FINGERPRINT RESULTS.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS
Updated 6/10/2022
Pursuant to sections 3796.12 & 3796.13 of the Revised Code; Rule 3796:6-2-07 (Associated
Key Employees & Key Employees) and 3796:6-2-08 (Support Employees) of the
Administrative Code, all Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program dispensary employees
must submit fingerprints to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
(BCI&I) for a BCI&I and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal records check.
Criminal record checks may be submitted in one of two ways:
1. In Ohio, submit your electronic fingerprint impression at a WebCheck Provider which
must be located in Ohio.
The appropriate code to be entered by a WebCheck vendor:
• For Associated Key Employee applicants – 3796.12
• For Key & Support Employee applicants – 3796.13
• If requested, list agency code as: 1AB002
Please ensure that you request the results to be sent electronically to the
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
2. If you are applying out-of-state, you may request fingerprint cards (each individual
will need two – one for BCI&I and one for FBI) and take them to your local law
enforcement agency to submit ink fingerprint impressions.
Fingerprint cards may be ordered from BCI&I by calling (877) 224-0043. Please note that the submission of fingerprint cards by individuals who are out-of-state may cause the background check to take up to eight weeks. A
ll individuals are encouraged to submit electronic fingerprint impressions at an Ohio WebCheck provider when possible.
All fingerprint cards and two checks (a $22.00 check for BCI&I and a $25.25 check for FBI),
both made out to “Treasurer, State of Ohio,” must be mailed to:
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
PO Box 365
London, Ohio 43140
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