Ohio Code § 3111.91

Ohio Code § 3111.91. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 3111.91.

(A) In a non-spousal artificial insemination, fresh or frozen semen may be used, provided

that the requirements of division (B) of this section are satisfied. (B)(1) A physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner,

certified nurse-midwife, or person under the supervision and control of a physician

may use fresh semen for purposes of a non-spousal artificial insemination, only if

within one year prior to the supplying of the semen, all of the following occurred: (a) A complete medical history of the donor, including, but not limited to, any available

genetic history of the donor, was obtained by a physician, a physician assistant,

a clinical nurse specialist, or a certified nurse practitioner. (b) The donor had a physical examination by a physician, a physician assistant, a clinical

nurse specialist, or a certified nurse practitioner. (c) The donor was tested for blood type and RH factor. (2) A physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner,

certified nurse-midwife, or person under the supervision and control of a physician

may use frozen semen for purposes of a non-spousal artificial insemination only if

all the following apply: (a) The requirements set forth in division (B)(1) of this section are satisfied; (b) In conjunction with the supplying of the semen, the semen or blood of the donor was

the subject of laboratory studies that the physician involved in the non-spousal artificial

insemination considers appropriate.  The laboratory studies may include, but are not limited to, venereal disease research

laboratories, karotyping, GC culture, cytomegalo, hepatitis, kem-zyme, Tay-Sachs,

sickle-cell, ureaplasma, HLTV-III, and chlamydia. (c) The physician involved in the non-spousal artificial insemination determines that

the results of the laboratory studies are acceptable results. (3) Any written documentation of a physical examination conducted pursuant to division

(B)(1)(b) of this section shall be completed by the individual who conducted the examination.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3111.91
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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