Ohio Code § 5901.99
Ohio Code § 5901.99. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5901.99.
(A) No person who is not a veteran, an active-duty member of the armed forces of the
United States, or the spouse, surviving spouse, dependent parent, minor child, or
ward of a veteran or an active-duty member of the armed forces of the United States
shall knowingly represent that the person is a veteran, an active-duty member of the
armed forces of the United States, or the spouse, surviving spouse, dependent parent,
minor child, or ward of a veteran or an active-duty member of the armed forces of
the United States and is eligible for any benefits or financial assistance related
to veteran status for the purpose of receiving such benefits or financial assistance. (B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of misrepresentation of veteran status, a
misdemeanor of the first degree.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5901.99
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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