Ohio § 4167.17
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4167.17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4167.17.
(A) If a public employer, public employee, or public employee representative willfully
fails to comply with any final order of the administrator of workers' compensation
issued pursuant to this chapter, the administrator may apply to the court of common
pleas of Franklin county or the court of common pleas of the county in which the violation
occurred, for an injunction, restraining order, or any other appropriate relief compelling
the public employer, public employee, or public employee representative to comply
with such order. The court shall order such relief as it considers appropriate and shall, in addition,
impose a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars per day per violation
and not to exceed a total of ten thousand dollars per violation. (B) The administrator shall not seek to enforce this chapter, or any Ohio employment
risk reduction standard, rule, or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto, in any
manner that derogates from the immunity offered to a public employer by variances
obtained under this chapter, or by variations, tolerance, or exemption allowed a public
employer for reasons of national defense by the United States secretary of labor pursuant
to section 16 of the “Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970,” 84 Stat. 1590, 29 U.S.C.A. 651 , as amended.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4167.17
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4167.17 cover?
Section 4167.17 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 § 4167.17?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4167.17 apply to my situation?
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