Ohio Code § 3701.59

§ 3701.59.

(A) As used in this section: (1) “Addiction services” and “alcohol and drug addiction services” have the same meanings

as in section 5119.01 of the Revised Code . (2) “Controlled substance” has the same meaning as in section 3719.01 of the Revised Code . (B) Any of the following health care professionals who attends a pregnant woman for conditions

relating to pregnancy before the end of the twentieth week of pregnancy and who has

reason to believe that the woman is using or has used a controlled substance in a

manner that may place the woman's fetus in jeopardy shall encourage the woman to enroll

in a drug treatment program offered by a provider of addiction services or alcohol

and drug addiction services: (1) Physicians authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine

and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery; (2) Registered nurses licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code, including certified

nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse practitioners, and

licensed practical nurses licensed under that chapter; (3) Physician assistants licensed under Chapter 4730. of the Revised Code. (C) A health care professional is immune from civil liability and is not subject to criminal

prosecution with regard to both of the following: (1) Failure to recognize that a pregnant woman has used or is using a controlled substance

in a manner that may place the woman's fetus in jeopardy; (2) Any action taken in good faith compliance with this section.