Ohio Code § 3109.73
Ohio Code § 3109.73. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3109.73.
A person who, in good faith, relies on or takes action in reliance on a caretaker
authorization affidavit is immune from any criminal or civil liability for injury,
death, or loss to persons or property that might otherwise be incurred or imposed
solely as a result of the reliance or action. The person is not subject to any disciplinary action from an entity that licenses
or certifies the person. Any medical, psychological, or dental treatment provided to a child in reliance
on an affidavit with respect to the child shall be considered to have been provided
in good faith if the the person providing the treatment had no actual knowledge of
opposition by the parent, guardian, or custodian. This section does not provide immunity from civil or criminal liability to any person
for actions that are wanton, reckless, or inconsistent with the ordinary standard
of care required to be exercised by anyone acting in the same capacity as the person.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3109.73
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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