Ohio Code 4723.99 – Penalty
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, whoever violates section 4723.03, 4723.44, 4723.653, or 4723.73 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree on a first offense and a felony of the fourth degree on each subsequent offense.
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 |
| Minor misdemeanor | up to $150 |
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4723.99
- Advanced practice registered nurse: means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter that authorizes the practice of nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse and is designated as any of the following:
(1) A certified registered nurse anesthetist;
(2) A clinical nurse specialist;
(3) A certified nurse-midwife;
(4) A certified nurse practitioner. See Ohio Code 4723.01
- Licensed practical nurse: means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter that authorizes the practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse. See Ohio Code 4723.01
- Medication aide: means an individual who holds a current, valid certificate issued under this chapter that authorizes the individual to administer medication in accordance with section 4723. See Ohio Code 4723.01
- Registered nurse: means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter that authorizes the practice of nursing as a registered nurse. See Ohio Code 4723.01
- Whoever: includes all persons, natural and artificial; partners; principals, agents, and employees; and all officials, public or private. See Ohio Code 1.02
(B) Each of the following is guilty of a minor misdemeanor:
(1) A registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse who violates division (A), (B), (C), or (D) of section 4723.03 of the Revised Code by reason of a license to practice nursing that has lapsed for failure to renew or by practicing nursing after a license has been classified as inactive;
(2) A medication aide who violates section 4723.653 of the Revised Code by reason of a medication aide certificate that has lapsed for failure to renew or by administering medication as a medication aide after a certificate has been classified as inactive.