The secretary of the state medical board shall enforce the laws relating to the practice of anesthesiologist assistants. 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 4760.17

  • Anesthesiologist: means a physician who has successfully completed an approved anesthesiology training program, as specified in the accreditation requirements that must be met to qualify as graduate medical education, as defined in section 4731. See Ohio Code 4760.01
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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

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