Ohio § 4723.40
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4723.40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4723.40.
(A) Through the attorney general or an appropriate prosecuting attorney, the board of
nursing may apply to an appropriate court for an order enjoining the unauthorized
practice of nursing or any other violation of this chapter. On the filing of a verified petition, the court shall conduct a hearing on the petition
and give the same preference to the proceeding as is given all proceedings under Chapter
119. of the Revised Code, irrespective of the position of the proceeding on the court's
calendar. On a showing that a person has violated or is about to violate any provision of
this chapter, the court shall grant an order enjoining the violation. (B)(1) If the board's supervising member for disciplinary matters obtains information sufficient
to determine that a person may have engaged in the unauthorized practice of nursing
or any other violation of this chapter, the supervising member shall notify the alleged
offender by registered mail that information has been obtained regarding the alleged
violation. The notice may be sent either before or after a petition has been filed under division
(A) of this section. (2) To be considered sufficient, the information must include all of the following: (a) A description of the alleged violation; (b) If a particular individual can be identified, the name of the individual involved
in the violation; (c) The name and address of the facility, institution, or other place where the violation
occurred; (d) The approximate dates that the violation occurred. (3) Not later than thirty days after receiving notice from the supervising member, the
alleged offender shall respond to the supervising member with respect to the allegations. If the person fails to give a timely and sufficient response, the supervising member
shall investigate. Based on the findings of the investigation, the supervising member may request that
the board proceed as authorized by division (A) of this section. (C) The injunction proceedings and notice requirements provided for by this section are
in addition to all penalties and other remedies provided in this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4723.40
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4723.40 cover?
Section 4723.40 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.
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