Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Crimes

Ohio Rev. Code (Criminal) § 2913.44: Personating an officer

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to impersonate a law enforcement officer or government agent with intent to defraud, facilitate fraud, or induce purchase of property or services. Violation is a first-degree misdemeanor.

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