Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Crimes

Ohio Rev. Code (Criminal) § 2903.31: Hazing

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Law prohibits recklessly participating in or permitting hazing that causes or risks mental/physical harm. Hazing involving coerced alcohol/drug consumption causing serious harm is a third-degree felony; other hazing violations are second-degree misdemeanors.

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