Ohio Code 3999.99 – Penalty
(A) Whoever violates section 3999.02 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
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 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 fourth degree | up to 30 days | up to $250 |
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3999.99
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- 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 section 3999.03, 3999.07, 3999.13, 3999.14, or 3999.15 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(C) Whoever violates section 3999.04, 3999.05, 3999.08, or 3999.09 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(D) Whoever violates section 3999.10 or 3999.11 of the Revised Code shall be fined five hundred dollars for a first offense and shall be fined one thousand dollars for each subsequent offense.
(E) Whoever violates section 3999.12 of the Revised Code shall be fined not less than ten nor more than one thousand dollars.
(F) Whoever violates division (F) of section 3999.32, division (B) of section 3999.36, or section 3999.37 or 3999.38 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fourth degree.
(G) Whoever violates division (A) of section 3999.18 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fourth degree.
(H) Whoever violates division (B) of section 3999.18 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree on a first offense and a felony of the fifth degree on each subsequent offense.
(I) If a person is found guilty under this section, the court may award restitution in accordance with section 2929.18 of the Revised Code.