Ohio Code 4759.012 – Enfocement of laws
The secretary of the state medical board shall enforce the laws relating to the practice of dietetics. If the secretary has knowledge or notice of a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under it, the secretary shall investigate the matter and, upon probable cause appearing, file a complaint and prosecute the offender. When requested by the secretary, the prosecuting attorney of the proper county shall take charge of and conduct the prosecution.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4759.012
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Practice of dietetics: means any of the following:
(1) Nutritional assessment to determine nutritional needs and to recommend appropriate nutritional intake, including enteral and parenteral nutrition;
(2) Nutritional counseling or education as components of preventive, curative, and restorative health care;
(3) Development, administration, evaluation, and consultation regarding nutritional care standards. See Ohio Code 4759.01
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59