Ohio Code § 2305.45
Ohio Code § 2305.45. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2305.45.
(A) A person, other than an emergency medical service provider, health care practitioner,
or law enforcement officer, who finds an incapacitated person shall make a reasonable
effort to notify an emergency medical service provider, health care practitioner,
or law enforcement officer. If an emergency medical service provider, health care practitioner, or law enforcement
officer is not present, a person who finds an incapacitated person may do either or
both of the following: (1) Make a reasonable search for an identifying device; (2) If the identifying device is found, do all of the following: (a) Inspect both sides of the identifying device; (b) Scan the identifying device, if it contains a bar code or quick response code; (c) Make a reasonable search for an identification card and, if found, inspect both sides
of the card. If a device or card is located, the person making the search shall attempt promptly
to bring the device or card and its contents to the attention of an emergency medical
service provider, health care practitioner, or law enforcement officer. (B) A cause of action does not arise from a reasonable search to locate an identifying
device or identification card as authorized by division (A) of this section.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2305.45
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 2305.45?
The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 2305.45 address?
It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Ohio Revised Code § 2305.45 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.