Effective: April 6, 2017
Latest Legislation: House Bill 216 - 131st General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, whoever violates section 4723.03, 4723.44, 4723.653, or 4723.73 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree on a first offense and a felony of the fourth degree on each subsequent offense.
(B) Each of the following is guilty of a minor misdemeanor:
(1) A registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse who violates division (A), (B), (C), or (D) of section 4723.03 of the Revised Code by reason of a license to practice nursing that has lapsed for failure to renew or by practicing nursing after a license has been classified as inactive;
(2) A medication aide who violates section 4723.653 of the Revised Code by reason of a medication aide certificate that has lapsed for failure to renew or by administering medication as a medication aide after a certificate has been classified as inactive.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Section 4723.01 | Nurse Definitions.
Section 4723.011 | "Registered Nurse".
Section 4723.02 | Board of Nursing.
Section 4723.03 | Unlicensed Practice.
Section 4723.05 | Appointment of Executive Director - Duties.
Section 4723.06 | Board of Nursing - Powers and Duties.
Section 4723.061 | Minor Violations.
Section 4723.062 | Nursing Special Issue Fund.
Section 4723.063 | [Repealed Effective 12/31/2023] Nurse Education Grant Program.
Section 4723.064 | Access to Information From Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway.
Section 4723.07 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4723.072 | Prelicensure Nursing Education Program Faculty Criteria.
Section 4723.081 | Fees in Excess of Statutory Amounts.
Section 4723.082 | Depositing Receipts.
Section 4723.09 | License Application.
Section 4723.091 | Request for Criminal Records Check.
Section 4723.092 | Ineligibility for Licensure.
Section 4723.10 | National Standardized Nursing Examination.
Section 4723.11 | Nurse Licensure Compact.
Section 4723.112 | Multistate License to Practice Nursing; Fee.
Section 4723.113 | Comments on Proposed Rules via Teleconference.
Section 4723.114 | Employer Obligations Regarding Nurses Holding Multistate Licenses.
Section 4723.115 | No Limits on Collective Bargaining, Board Authority.
Section 4723.116 | Grants From National Council.
Section 4723.15 | Legacy Provisions.
Section 4723.151 | Unlicensed Practice.
Section 4723.16 | Offering Services Through Authorized Business Entity.
Section 4723.18 | Administration of Adult Intravenous Therapy.
Section 4723.181 | Intravenous Therapy Procedures.
Section 4723.24 | License or Certificate Renewal; Notice of Change of Address.
Section 4723.26 | Volunteer Nursing Certificate.
Section 4723.271 | Replacement Copies of Certificates.
Section 4723.28 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4723.281 | Summary Suspension Without a Hearing - Automatic Suspensions.
Section 4723.282 | Establishing Practice Intervention and Improvement Program.
Section 4723.29 | Subpoena Power.
Section 4723.33 | Protection Against Retaliatory Action.
Section 4723.34 | Reporting Misconduct.
Section 4723.35 | Substance Use Disorder Monitoring Program.
Section 4723.40 | Injunctions.
Section 4723.41 | Requirements for Practicing Nurse-Midwifery or Other Specialty.
Section 4723.42 | Issuing Designation.
Section 4723.43 | Scope of Specialized Nursing Services.
Section 4723.431 | Standard Care Arrangements.
Section 4723.432 | Cooperation in Investigations.
Section 4723.433 | Clinical Support Functions and Delegation.
Section 4723.434 | Lawful Activities.
Section 4723.435 | Written Policies Regarding Nurse Anesthetists.
Section 4723.44 | Unauthorized Practice.
Section 4723.45 | Supervision of Nurse-Midwifery.
Section 4723.46 | Establishing List of Approved National Certifying Organizations.
Section 4723.47 | License Suspension or Revocation.
Section 4723.48 | Delegation of Authority to Administer Certain Drugs.
Section 4723.482 | Items Submitted With Application.
Section 4723.483 | Epinephrine Autoinjectors.
Section 4723.484 | Overdose Reversal Drugs Prescribed or Furnished Without Examination.
Section 4723.485 | Authorizing Others to Furnish Supplies of Overdose Reversal Drugs.
Section 4723.486 | Authorizing Others to Administer Overdose Reversal Drugs.
Section 4723.489 | Delegated Authority to Administer Drugs.
Section 4723.4811 | Furnishing or Prescribing Glucagon, Immunity.
Section 4723.493 | Advisory Committee on Advanced Practice Registered Nursing.
Section 4723.50 | Administrative Rules for Prescribing Drugs and Therapeutic Devices.
Section 4723.51 | Standards and Procedures for Medication-Assisted Treatment; Adoption of Rules.
Section 4723.52 | Failure to Comply With Applicable Laws and Regulations.
Section 4723.61 | Medication Aide Advisory Council Definitions.
Section 4723.64 | Administration of Medications by Medication Aides.
Section 4723.65 | Application for Certification as Medication Aide.
Section 4723.651 | Eligibility for Medication Aide Certificate - Issuance - Duration.
Section 4723.652 | Sanctions Against Certificate Applicants or Holders.
Section 4723.653 | Medication Aide; Certificate Required.
Section 4723.66 | Application for Medication Aide Training Program.
Section 4723.67 | Administration of Medications by Aides - Delegation by Nurse Required.
Section 4723.68 | Limitation of Liability of Delegating Nurse or Person Reporting Medication Error.
Section 4723.69 | Board to Adopt Program Implementation Rules.
Section 4723.71 | Advisory Group on Dialysis.
Section 4723.72 | Permitted Activities.
Section 4723.73 | Dialysis Technicians - Prohibited Acts.
Section 4723.74 | Approving Operation of Dialysis Training Program.
Section 4723.75 | Issuing Certificate.
Section 4723.751 | Examinations.
Section 4723.76 | Dialysis Technician Intern Certificate.
Section 4723.77 | Renewal of Dialysis Technician Certificate.
Section 4723.79 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4723.81 | Certification of Community Health Workers Program.
Section 4723.82 | Community Health Worker Certificate.
Section 4723.83 | Application for Certificate.
Section 4723.84 | Eligibility for Certificate.
Section 4723.85 | Review and Renewal of Application.
Section 4723.86 | Denial, Revocation or Suspension of Certificate.
Section 4723.87 | Community Health Worker Training Programs.
Section 4723.88 | Community Health Worker Standards and Procedures.
Section 4723.91 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate.
Section 4723.92 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.