Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4717 | Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Crematories
Section 4717.99 | Penalty.

Effective: July 6, 2009
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 196 - 127th General Assembly
Whoever violates any provision of sections 4717.01 to 4717.15; division (A) or (B) of section 4717.23; division (B)(1) or (2), (C)(1) or (2), (D), (E), or (F)(1) or (2), or divisions (H) to (K) of section 4717.26; division (D)(1) of section 4717.27; or divisions (A) to (C) of section 4717.28 of the Revised Code shall be fined not less than one hundred nor more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, for the first offense. For each subsequent offense such a person shall be fined not less than one hundred nor more than ten thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
Whoever purposely violates division (D) or (E) of section 4717.31 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. If the purpose of a violation of that division is to commit or facilitate the commission of a felony, whoever violates that division is guilty of a felony of the fourth degree.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 47 | Occupations-Professions

Chapter 4717 | Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Crematories

Section 4717.01 | Embalmer, Funeral Director, Crematory Definitions.

Section 4717.02 | Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

Section 4717.03 | Organization of Board.

Section 4717.04 | Administrative Rules; Investigations.

Section 4717.051 | [Repealed Effective 12/31/2024 by h.b. 509, 134th General Assembly] Applicants for Permit as Crematory Operator; Qualifications.

Section 4717.06 | Application for Licensing Funeral Home or Embalming or Crematory Facility.

Section 4717.061 | License Applicant to Comply With r.c. Chapter 4776.

Section 4717.07 | Fees.

Section 4717.08 | Renewals.

Section 4717.09 | Continuing Education.

Section 4717.10 | Reciprocity; Courtesy Cards.

Section 4717.11 | Change of Ownership or Location of Facility.

Section 4717.12 | Exemptions.

Section 4717.13 | Prohibited Conduct.

Section 4717.14 | Disciplinary Actions.

Section 4717.15 | Issuing Notice of Violation.

Section 4717.16 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.

Section 4717.17 | Designating Eye or Tissue Bank - Immunity.

Section 4717.20 | Cremation Definitions.

Section 4717.21 | Executing Antemortem Cremation Authorization Form.

Section 4717.22 | Authorizing Agents for Cremation.

Section 4717.23 | Prohibited Acts by Operator of Facility Prior to Cremation.

Section 4717.24 | Cremation Authorization Form.

Section 4717.25 | Body or Parts Donated to Science.

Section 4717.26 | Procedure for Cremation.

Section 4717.27 | Disposing of Cremated Remains.

Section 4717.271 | Crematory Operator Requirements for Fetal Remains.

Section 4717.28 | Records.

Section 4717.29 | Medical Device or Implant Present in Decedent's Body.

Section 4717.30 | Operator of Crematory Facility or Funeral Director - Immunity.

Section 4717.31 | Who May Sell Certain Preneed Funeral Contracts.

Section 4717.311 | Confirming the Beneficiary Is Still Alive.

Section 4717.32 | Contents of Certain Preneed Funeral Contracts.

Section 4717.33 | Notice by Trustee or Insurer to Purchaser of Contract.

Section 4717.34 | Right of Purchaser to Rescind Contract.

Section 4717.35 | Remission of Contract Application and Premium to Insurer.

Section 4717.36 | Funeral Goods and Services Payments Held in Trust.

Section 4717.37 | Delivery of Funeral Goods Defined.

Section 4717.38 | Construction of r.c. 4717.31 to 4717.38.

Section 4717.39 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.

Section 4717.41 | Preneed Recovery Fund.

Section 4717.99 | Penalty.