Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3742 | Lead Abatement
Section 3742.99 | Violator Subject to Criminal Action.

Effective: April 7, 2003
Latest Legislation: House Bill 248 - 124th General Assembly
(A) At the request of the director of health or a board of health, a prosecuting attorney, city director of law, village solicitor, or similar chief legal officer may commence a criminal action against any person who violates any provision of section 3742.02, 3742.06, or 3742.07 of the Revised Code, any rule adopted under this chapter that is directly related to any of the provisions of those sections, or any order issued pursuant to this chapter that is directly related to any of the provisions of those sections.
(B) Upon conviction, the person is subject to:
(1) A fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both, for a first offense;
(2) A fine of at least one thousand but not more than five thousand dollars or imprisonment for at least six months but not more than three years, or both, for a second or subsequent offense. Each day of violation is a separate offense.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 37 | Health-Safety-Morals

Chapter 3742 | Lead Abatement

Section 3742.01 | Lead Abatement Definitions.

Section 3742.02 | Prohibited Acts.

Section 3742.03 | Adoption of Rules.

Section 3742.04 | Director of Health - Powers and Duties.

Section 3742.05 | Issuing Licenses.

Section 3742.06 | Contractor Restrictions.

Section 3742.07 | Duties of Contractor Before Commencing Project.

Section 3742.071 | Certifying Results of Lead Risk Assessment and Options for Reducing Identified Lead Hazards.

Section 3742.08 | Training Programs and Examination for Licensure.

Section 3742.09 | Applying for Approval of Laboratory.

Section 3742.10 | Maintaining Lists of Licenses and Training Programs.

Section 3742.14 | Employing Inspector, Assessor, or Clearance Technician.

Section 3742.15 | Complaints.

Section 3742.16 | Disciplinary Actions.

Section 3742.17 | Liability of Licensees and Persons Contracting With Licensees.

Section 3742.18 | Civil Action.

Section 3742.19 | Lead Abatement Personnel Licensing Fund.

Section 3742.20 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.

Section 3742.30 | Blood Lead Screening Tests for At-Risk Children.

Section 3742.31 | Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

Section 3742.32 | Advisory Council.

Section 3742.34 | Delegating Authority to Board of Health.

Section 3742.35 | Investigations.

Section 3742.36 | Risk Assessment of Residential Unit, Day-Care Facility, or School.

Section 3742.37 | Lead Hazard Control Order.

Section 3742.38 | Owner or Manager to Cooperate and Choose Method of Control.

Section 3742.39 | Clearance Examination.

Section 3742.40 | Prohibiting Use of Unit, Facility, or School.

Section 3742.41 | Presumptions Relative to Property Constructed Prior to 1-1-78; Registration as Lead-Safe Residential Rental Unit.

Section 3742.42 | Residential Rental Unit Lead-Safe Maintenance Practices.

Section 3742.43 | Approval of Training Programs in Residential Rental Unit Lead-Safe Maintenance Practices.

Section 3742.44 | Recommendations for Controlling Hazards Considering Historic Nature of Property.

Section 3742.45 | Adoption of Rules Regarding Lead Poisoning Prevention by Director of Public Health.

Section 3742.46 | Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund.

Section 3742.50 | Lead Abatement Tax Credit.

Section 3742.99 | Violator Subject to Criminal Action.