Ohio Code 3921.99 – Penalty
(A) Whoever violates division (A) of section 3921.36 of the Revised Code or knowingly receives any compensation or commission by or in consequence of such violation, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, and shall in addition be liable for a civil penalty in the amount of three times the sum received by the violator as compensation or commission, which penalty may be sued for and recovered by any person or society aggrieved for the person’s or society’s own use and benefit in accordance with the provisions of civil practice.
Attorney's Note
Under the Ohio Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor of the first degree | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3921.99
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Whoever: includes all persons, natural and artificial; partners; principals, agents, and employees; and all officials, public or private. See Ohio Code 1.02
(B) Whoever violates division (B) of section 3921.36 of the Revised Code shall be fined not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars.
(C) Whoever violates division (C) of section 3921.36 of the Revised Code shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars.