Prior to July 1, 1996, whoever violates section 4719.02, 4719.05, or 4719.06, division (C), (D), or (E) of section 4719.07, section 4719.08, or division (A) of section 4719.09 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fourth degree. On or after July 1, 1996, whoever violates section 4719.02, 4719.05, or 4719.06, division (C), (D), or (E) of section 4719.07, section 4719.08, or division (A) of section 4719.09 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree.

Attorney's Note

Under the Ohio Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Felony of the fourth degree6 to 18 monthsup to $5,000
Felony of the fifth degree6 to 12 monthsup to $2,500
For details, see Ohio Code § 2929.14(A)(4) and Ohio Code § 2929.14(A)(5)

Terms Used In Ohio Code 4719.99

  • Whoever: includes all persons, natural and artificial; partners; principals, agents, and employees; and all officials, public or private. See Ohio Code 1.02