Ohio § 3701.50
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3701.50, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3701.50.
Every physician, certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or certified
nurse practitioner who attends any pregnant woman for conditions relating to pregnancy
during the period of gestation shall take specimens of such woman at the time of first
examination or within ten days thereof, and shall submit such specimens to an approved
laboratory for standard syphilis and gonorrhea tests. If, in the opinion of the physician or nurse attending such woman, her condition
does not permit the taking of specimens for submission to an approved laboratory,
then no specimens shall be taken prior to delivery. If no specimens are taken prior to delivery because of the woman's condition, then
such specimens shall be taken as soon after delivery as the physician or nurse deems
it advisable. The health commissioner of the city or general health district, wherein any person
required to be tested for syphilis and gonorrhea under this section or section 3701.49 of the Revised Code resides, may waive the requirements of such sections if the commissioner is satisfied
by written affidavit or other written proof that the tests required are contrary to
the tenets or practices of the religious creed of which the person is an adherent,
and that the public health and welfare would not be injuriously affected by such waiver.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3701.50
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3701.50 cover?
Section 3701.50 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 3701.50?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3701.50" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3701.50 apply to my situation?
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