Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Crimes

Ohio Rev. Code (Criminal) § 2925.22: Deception to obtain a dangerous drug

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to use deception to obtain, get a prescription for, or receive a dangerous drug, or to possess blank prescription forms for dangerous drugs. Penalties range from fifth-degree to first-degree felonies depending on the drug type and amount involved.

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