Ohio Code 4781.99 – Penalties
(A) Whoever violates division (A) of section 4781.16 of the Revised Code is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense and shall be subject to a mandatory fine of one hundred dollars. On a second offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall be subject to a mandatory fine of one thousand dollars.
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 |
| Misdemeanor of the fourth degree | up to 30 days | up to $250 |
| Minor misdemeanor | up to $150 |
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4781.99
- 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 section 4781.20 of the Revised Code is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(C) Whoever violates any of the following is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree:
(1) Division (B) or (C) of section 4781.16 of the Revised Code;
(2) Section 4781.22 of the Revised Code;
(3) Section 4781.23 of the Revised Code;
(4) Division (A) of section 4781.24 of the Revised Code;
(5) Section 4781.25 of the Revised Code;
(6) Division (A) of section 4781.35 of the Revised Code.