The following are the Official Rules and Regulations of Miss Teen Ohio. Contestants must read and adhere to the following rules and regulations in order to participate in the Miss Teen Ohio International program. To be eligible as a Contestant:
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Contestant must be 13 years of age and no older than 18 years of age, by July 1 st of competition year.
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Contestant must be single, never married, nor given birth to a child. Contestant must be a born female. She must be of good health and moral character.
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Contestant must not have been convicted of a felony crime.
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Contestant vying for a state title must be a U.S. Citizen and a six month minimum resident in the state of Ohio , or attend school full time in that state.
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Contestant will be subject to a registration fee and or a sponsor fee.
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Contestant must never have, nor will she during her reign, pose for any photography, video, or film associated with any nudity or pornography. Nor has she ever or is presently involved any form of employment which involves partial or complete nudity.
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Any contestant and or family member or guest, showing less that sportsman like behavior will lead to disqualification of the Contestant, with no refund under these circumstances.
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Contestant agrees all decisions of judges at the, Local, State/International and National levels are final and irrevocable, and that she will abide by all regulations at the State/International and National competitions.
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Contestant will permit Miss Teen Ohio and their licensees the right to use contestant's photograph for publicity purposes in connection with all Miss Teen International competitions.
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Contestant will permit Miss Teen Ohio and their licensees to televise live or by the use of film or videotape any portion or all of the competition.
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Contestant, if selected, agrees to attend the National Competition as the State of Ohio Representative and abide by all rules and regulations required by same or forfeit title.