3710.99 Penalty. - Ohio Statutes

3710.99 Penalty.

(A) At the request of the director of health, a prosecuting attorney, city director of law, or similar chief legal officer may commence a criminal action, in a court of this state, against any person who violates any provision of Chapter 3710. of the Revised Code, any rule adopted under this chapter, any license or certificate issued under the chapter, or any order issued pursuant to the chapter.

(B) Upon conviction, the person is subject to:

(1) A fine of at least ten thousand dollars but not more than twenty-five thousand dollars or imprisonment at least one year but not more than two years, or both, for a first offense; or

(2) A fine of at least twenty thousand dollars but not more than forty thousand dollars or imprisonment of at least two years but not more than four years or both for a second or subsequent offense.

Effective Date: 03-17-1987