Ohio § 2903.34
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2903.34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2903.34.
(A) No person who owns, operates, or administers, or who is an agent or employee of,
a care facility shall do any of the following: (1) Commit abuse against a resident or patient of the facility; (2) Commit gross neglect against a resident or patient of the facility; (3) Commit neglect against a resident or patient of the facility. (B)(1) A person who relies upon treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone, in accordance
with the tenets of a recognized religious denomination, shall not be considered neglected
under division (A)(3) of this section for that reason alone. (2) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of gross neglect or neglect under this section
that the actor's conduct was committed in good faith solely because the actor was
ordered to commit the conduct by a person with supervisory authority over the actor. (C) Whoever violates division (A)(1) of this section is guilty of patient abuse, a felony
of the fourth degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, any violation
of this section, patient abuse is a felony of the third degree. (D) Whoever violates division (A)(2) of this section is guilty of gross patient neglect,
a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, any violation
of this section, gross patient neglect is a felony of the fifth degree. (E) Whoever violates division (A)(3) of this section is guilty of patient neglect, a
misdemeanor of the second degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any violation
of this section, patient neglect is a felony of the fifth degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2903.34
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2903.34 cover?
Section 2903.34 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 § 2903.34?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2903.34 apply to my situation?
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