Ohio Code § 2917.47
Ohio Code § 2917.47. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2917.47.
As used in this section, “ infectious agent ” means a microorganism such as a virus, bacterium, or similar agent that causes disease
or death in human beings. (A) No person shall knowingly possess, send, receive, or cause to be sent or received
an isolate or derivative of an isolate of an infectious agent, except as permitted
by division (B) of this section. (B) A person may possess, send, receive, or cause to be sent or received an isolate or
derivative of an isolate of an infectious agent as permitted by state or federal law,
including for purposes of biomedical or biotechnical research or production, provision
of health care services, or investigation of disease by public health agencies. (C) Whoever violates this section is guilty of improperly handling infectious agents,
a felony of the second degree.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2917.47
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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