Ohio Code 3725.02 – Plasma collection restrictions
(A) No person other than a hospital shall collect plasma, regardless of the use for which the plasma is intended, except at a plasmapheresis center holding a current, valid certificate of approval issued by the director of health.
Attorney's Note
Under the Ohio Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor of the fourth degree | up to 30 days | up to $250 |
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3725.02
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Plasma: means the fluid portion of blood that has been stabilized against clotting, and is collected by plasmapheresis;
(B) "Plasmapheresis" means a procedure in which blood is drawn from a donor, the plasma is separated from the formed elements, and the formed elements are returned to the donor during a single visit to the plasmapheresis center, but excludes such a procedure performed for the purpose of improving the health of the donor;
(C) "Plasmapheresis center" means a blood bank or other establishment except a hospital that collects plasma. See Ohio Code 3725.01
Whoever violates this division is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(B) The director shall adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out this chapter.