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Title 47, Title 47. Occupations-Professions

66 chapters · 2,174 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 472,174 Ch 4731, Chapter 4731 | Physicians; Limited P…144 Ch 4729, Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerou…127 Ch 4723, Chapter 4723 | Nurses111 Ch 4715, Chapter 4715 | Dentists; Dental Hygi…99 Ch 4735, Chapter 4735 | Real Estate Brokers74 Ch 4725, Chapter 4725 | Optometrists; Dispens…66 Ch 4765, Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Eme…64 Ch 4713, Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists62 Ch 4734, Chapter 4734 | Chiropractors61 Ch 4755, Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapis…59 Ch 4703, Chapter 4703 | Architects58 Ch 4781, Chapter 4781 | Manufactured Homes56 Ch 4730, Chapter 4730 | Physician Assistants55 Ch 4758, Chapter 4758 | Chemical Dependency P…55

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.299 Expedited license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery by endorsement
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(A) Except as provided in division (I) of this section, the state medical board may issue, without examination, to an applicant who meets all of the requirements of this section an expedited license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery by endorseme…
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.30 Certificate to recommend medical use of marijuana
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(A) As used in this section and sections 4731.301 and 4731.302 of the Revised Code, "medical marijuana," "drug database," "physician," and "qualifying medical condition" have the same meanings as in section 3796.01 of the Revised Code. (B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(4)…
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.301 Adoption of rules regarding certificate to recommend
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(A) Not later than one year after the effective date of this section, the state medical board shall adopt rules establishing all of the following:(1) The procedures when applying for a certificate to recommend under section 4731.301 of the Revised Code;(2) The conditions that mus…
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.302 Requests for disease or condition to be added as qualifying medical condition for medical marijuana treatment

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(A) Any person may submit a petition to the state medical board requesting that a disease or condition be added as a qualifying medical condition for the purposes of section 3796.01 of the Revised Code. A petition shall be submitted to the board in a manner prescribed by the boar…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.31 Rural hospital may employ a physician

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(A) As used in this section: (1) "Rural hospital" means a hospital agency, as defined in section 140.01 of the Revised Code, that meets all of the following criteria: (a) Is in compliance with Chapter 3722. of the Revised Code; (b) Is located in a county that has a population of …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.33 Use of light-based medical devices for hair removal

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(A) As used in this section and section 4731.331 of the Revised Code: (1) "Advanced practice registered nurse" has the same meaning as in section 4723.01 of the Revised Code. (2) "Laser hair removal professional" means an individual who applies a light-based medical device to a p…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.331 Delegation and supervision by an APRN or PA

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(A) As used in this section, "standard care arrangement" has the same meaning as in section 4723.01 of the Revised Code. (B) With respect to a light-based medical device applied to a patient for the purpose of hair removal, an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assis…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.34 Unauthorized practice

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(A) A person shall be regarded as practicing medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or podiatric medicine and surgery, within the meaning ofthis chapter, who does any of the following:(1) Uses the words or letters, "Dr.," "Doctor," "M.D.," physician," "D.O.," "D.…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.341 Injunctions

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(A) The practice of medicine in all of its branches or the treatment of human ailments without the use of drugs or medicines and without operative surgery by any person not at that time holding a valid and current license or certificate as provided by Chapter 4723., 4725., or 473…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.35 Exemption of nurse anesthetist and anesthesiologist assistant

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(A) This chapter does not apply to or prohibit in any way an individual from practicing as a certified registered nurse anesthetist in accordance with Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code. (B) This chapter does not prohibit an individual from practicing as an anesthesiologist assist…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.36 Exceptions

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(A) Sections 4731.01 to 4731.47 of the Revised Code shall not prohibit service in case of emergency, domestic administration of family remedies, or provision of assistance to another individual who is self-administering drugs. Sections 4731.01 to 4731.47 of the Revised Code shall…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.37 Sonographer delegation

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(A) As used in this section: (1) "Physician" means an individual authorized under this chapter to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery. (2) "Sonographer" means an individual who uses ultrasonic imaging devices to produce diagnostic images, scans, or v…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.38 Approval of vouchers

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All vouchers of the state medical board shall be approved by the board's president, the board's executive director, or another person authorized by the board.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.39 Enforcement

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The secretary of the state medical board shall enforce this chapter and the rules adopted under it. If the secretary has knowledge or notice of a violation, the secretary shall investigate the matter, and, upon probable cause appearing, file a complaint and prosecute the offender…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.391 Use of information gathered and disseminated through Ohio law enforcement gateway

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The state medical board may access and view, but not alter, information gathered and disseminated through the Ohio law enforcement gateway established under section 109.57 of the Revised Code.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.40 Distributing fines

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All fines collected for violation of sections 4731.41 to 4731.43 of the Revised Code shall be distributed as follows: one half to the state medical board for deposit in accordance with section 4731.24 of the Revised Code and one half to the treasury of the county or municipal cor…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.41 Practicing medicine without license or certificate

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(A) No person shall practice medicine and surgery, or any of its branches, without the appropriate license or certificate from the state medical board to engage in the practice. No person shall advertise or claim to the public to be a practitioner of medicine and surgery, or any …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.43 Practicing osteopathy without license; exception

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(A) No person shall announce or advertise that person as an osteopathic physician and surgeon, or shall practice as such, without a license from the state medical board or without complying with all the provisions of law relating to such practice, or shall practice after such lic…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.44 Copy of prescription to be given to patient

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(A) As used in this section, "supplier" has the same meaning as in section 4725.28 of the Revised Code. (B) An individual authorized under this chapter to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, on completion of a vision examination and diagnosis, shall…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.46 Issuing false medical diploma

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No person shall make, issue, publish, or cause to be made, issued, or published, for the purpose of sale, barter, or gift, a diploma, certificate, or writing representing the holder thereof to be a graduate of a medical school, college, or educational institution of medicine, unl…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.47 Selling false medical diploma

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No person shall make, issue, or publish, for the purpose of sale, barter, or gift, a certificate, diploma, or other writing or document falsely representing the holder or receiver thereof to be a graduate of a medical school, college, or educational institution of medicine and en…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.48 Physician giving false certificate of disability

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No surgeon or physician shall knowingly give to a person liable to be enrolled in the militia a false certificate of disability.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.481 Enabling person to retain handicapped parking privileges

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No physician shall do either of the following: (A) Furnish a person with a prescription in order to enable the person to be issued a standard removable windshield placard, temporary removable windshield placard, permanent removable windshield placard, or license plates under sect…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.49 Physician making an unlawful prescription for intoxicating liquor

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No physician shall issue a prescription for intoxicating liquor not in writing, or shall issue a written prescription therefor knowing such liquor is to be used as a beverage, or not containing the name and quantity of liquor prescribed, the name of the person for whom prescribed…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.50 Further punishment of physician so convicted

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No practicing physician who has been convicted of issuing a verbal prescription for intoxicating liquor, or issuing a prescription therefor in a form which does not comply with law, or issuing a prescription, knowing such liquor to be for use as a beverage, shall issue a prescrip…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.51 Defining practice of podiatric medicine and surgery

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The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery consists of the medical, mechanical, and surgical treatment of ailments of the foot, the muscles and tendons of the leg governing the functions of the foot; and superficial lesions of the hand other than those associated with trauma.…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.511 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

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(A) As used in this section: (1) "Hyperbaric oxygen therapy" means the administration of pure oxygen in a pressurized room or chamber. (2) "Physician" means an individual authorized under this chapter to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery. (B) A pod…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.512 Authority to administer vaccinations

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A podiatrist may administer to individuals who are seven years of age or older vaccinations against both of the following: (A) Influenza; (B) COVID-19. Last updated June 2, 2021 at 3:26 PM

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.513 Practice settings and collaboration with CRNAs

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In administering and enforcing sections 4731.51 to 4731.61 of the Revised Code and in adopting rules under section 4731.05 of the Revised Code, the state medical board shall not prohibit a podiatrist who practices other than in a hospital or college of podiatric medicine and surg…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.52 Filing application to practice podiatric medicine and surgery

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(A) Except as provided in division (E) of this section, a person seeking a license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery shall file with the state medical board an application in the form and manner prescribed by the board. The application must include all of the following: …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.531 Certificate applicant to comply with RC Chapter 4776

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In addition to any other eligibility requirement set forth in this chapter, each applicant for a license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery shall comply with sections 4776.01 to 4776.04 of the Revised Code. Last updated October 9, 2021 at 5:01 AM

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.56 Issuing license to practice podiatric medicine

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(A) The state medical board shall review all applications received under section 4731.52 of the Revised Code. The board shall determine whether an applicant meets the requirements for a license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery. (B) If the board determines that the appli…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.572 Visiting podiatric faculty certificate

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(A) The state medical board shall issue, without examination, a visiting podiatric faculty certificate to any nonresident person who holds a current, unrestricted license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery issued by another state or country and has been appointed to serve…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.573 Training certificate

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(A) An individual seeking to pursue an internship, residency, or clinical fellowship program in podiatric medicine and surgery in this state, who does not hold a license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery issued under this chapter, shall apply to the state medical board f…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.60 Prohibited acts; exceptions

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(A)(1) No person shall engage in the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery without a current, valid license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery issued by the state medical board.(2) No person shall advertise or claim to be authorized to practice podiatric medicine and…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.61 Disciplinary actions

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The state medical board, by an affirmative vote of not fewer than six members, may limit, suspend, or revoke a license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery, refuse to issue a license to an applicant, refuse to reinstate a license, or reprimand or place on probation the hold…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.62 Patients suspected of drug overdose; referral to mental health professional

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(A) As used in this section:(1) "Controlled substance" and "controlled substance analog" have the same meanings as in section 3719.01 of the Revised Code.(2) "Dangerous drug" has the same meaning as in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code.(3) "Mental health professional" has the s…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.65 Conflict of interest limitations on patient referrals definitions

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As used in sections 4731.65 to 4731.71 of the Revised Code: (A)(1) "Clinical laboratory services" means either of the following: (a) Any examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of an…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.66 Prohibiting referrals and cross-referrals for designated health service

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(A) Except as provided in sections 4731.67 and 4731.68 of the Revised Code, no holder of a license under this chapter to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or podiatric medicine and surgery shall refer a patient to a person for a designated health se…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.67 Referrals - exceptions to prohibited acts

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Section 4731.66 of the Revised Code does not apply to any of the following referrals by the holder of a license under this chapter:(A) Referrals for physicians' services that are performed by or under the personal supervision of a physician in the same group practice as the refer…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.68 Ownership of investment securities

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(A) Ownership of investment securities in a corporation, including bonds, debentures, notes, other debt instruments, or shares, shall not be considered an ownership or investment interest described in division (A)(1) of section 4731.66 of the Revised Code if all of the following …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.69 Timely refunds

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Any person who collects any amounts billed in violation of section 4731.66 of the Revised Code shall be liable to the individual, third-party payer, governmental health care program, or other person or governmental entity for and shall refund, on a timely basis, the amount so col…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.70 Administrative rules

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The state medical board shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code to implement sections 4731.65 to 4731.69 of the Revised Code. The rules shall include all of the following:(A) Definitions of "home health care services" and "immediate family";(B) Any a…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.71 Detecting and reporting violations

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The auditor of state may implement procedures to detect violations of section 4731.66 or 4731.69 of the Revised Code within governmental health care programs administered by the state. The auditor of state shall report any violation of either section to the state medical board an…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.72 Physician's bill for anatomical pathology services

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(A) As used in this section:(1) "Anatomic pathology services," "assignment of benefits," "histologic processing," "insurer," "physician," and "referring clinical laboratory" have the same meanings as in section 3701.86 of the Revised Code.(2) "Professional component of an anatomi…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.73 Adherence to NAPBC standards

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As used in this section, "NAPBC" means the national accreditation program for breast centers of the American college of surgeons. A surgeon who will perform a mastectomy in a hospital, or a person designated by the surgeon, shall guide the patient through provided or referred ser…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.74 Adoption of rules governing prescriptions given to persons without examination

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(A) As used in this section:(1) "Controlled substance" has the same meaning as in section 3719.01 of the Revised Code.(2) "Drug" and "prescription" have the same meanings as in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code.(3) "Physician" means an individual authorized under this chapter t…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.741 Telehealth services

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A physician may provide telehealth services in accordance with sections 4743.09 of the Revised Code. Last updated January 27, 2022 at 3:25 PM

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.75 Fees in excess of statutory amounts

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The state medical board, subject to the approval of the controlling board, may establish fees in excess of the amounts provided by sections 4731.01 to 4731.99, inclusive, of the Revised Code, provided that such fees do not exceed the amounts permitted by these sections by more th…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4731.76 Effect of child support default on license or certificate

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On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the state medical board shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a license or certificate is…