Whoever violates sections 927.51 to 927.72 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree on a first offense; on each subsequent offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.

Attorney's Note

Under the Ohio Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Misdemeanor of the second degreeup to 90 daysup to $750
Misdemeanor of the third degreeup to 60 daysup to $500
For details, see Ohio Code § 2929.24(A) and Ohio Code § 2929.24(A)

Terms Used In Ohio Code 927.99

  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59