Ohio Code 2929.31 – Fines for organizations by degree of offense
(A) Regardless of the penalties provided in sections 2929.02, 2929.14 to 2929.18, and 2929.24 to 2929.28 of the Revised Code, an organization convicted of an offense pursuant to section 2901.23 of the Revised Code shall be fined in accordance with this section. The court shall fix the fine as follows:
Attorney's Note
Under the Ohio Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Felony of the first degree | 3 years or more | up to $20,000 |
| Felony of the second degree | 2 years or more | up to $15,000 |
| Felony of the third degree | 9 months to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
| Felony of the fourth degree | 6 to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
| Felony of the fifth degree | 6 to 12 months | up to $2,500 |
| Misdemeanor of the first degree | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
| Misdemeanor of the second degree | up to 90 days | up to $750 |
| Misdemeanor of the third degree | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
| Misdemeanor of the fourth degree | up to 30 days | up to $250 |
| Minor misdemeanor | up to $150 |
(1) For aggravated murder, not more than one hundred thousand dollars;
(2) For murder, not more than fifty thousand dollars;
(3) For a felony of the first degree, not more than twenty-five thousand dollars;
(4) For a felony of the second degree, not more than twenty thousand dollars;
(5) For a felony of the third degree, not more than fifteen thousand dollars;
(6) For a felony of the fourth degree, not more than ten thousand dollars;
(7) For a felony of the fifth degree, not more than seventy-five hundred dollars;
(8) For a misdemeanor of the first degree, not more than five thousand dollars;
(9) For a misdemeanor of the second degree, not more than four thousand dollars;
(10) For a misdemeanor of the third degree, not more than three thousand dollars;
(11) For a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, not more than two thousand dollars;
(12) For a minor misdemeanor, not more than one thousand dollars;
(13) For a felony not specifically classified, not more than ten thousand dollars;
(14) For a misdemeanor not specifically classified, not more than two thousand dollars;
(15) For a minor misdemeanor not specifically classified, not more than one thousand dollars.
(B) When an organization is convicted of an offense that is not specifically classified, and the section defining the offense or penalty plainly indicates a purpose to impose the penalty provided for violation upon organizations, then the penalty so provided shall be imposed in lieu of the penalty provided in this section.
(C) When an organization is convicted of an offense that is not specifically classified, and the penalty provided includes a higher fine than the fine that is provided in this section, then the penalty imposed shall be pursuant to the penalty provided for the violation of the section defining the offense.
(D) This section does not prevent the imposition of available civil sanctions against an organization convicted of an offense pursuant to section 2901.23 of the Revised Code, either in addition to or in lieu of a fine imposed pursuant to this section.