Section 3711.06 | Inspection of Facility Prior to Issuance of License.
Effective: September 10, 2012 Latest Legislation: House Bill 487 – 129th General Assembly The director of health shall inspect each maternity unit, newborn care nursery, or maternity home for which a person has applied for an initial license under section 3711.04 of the Revised Code prior to issuing the license. Inspections shall be conducted in […]
Section 3711.08 | Term of License – Renewal.
Effective: September 10, 2012 Latest Legislation: House Bill 487 – 129th General Assembly A license issued under this chapter is valid for three years, unless earlier revoked or suspended under section 3711.14 of the Revised Code. The license may be renewed in the manner prescribed by the director of health in rules adopted under section […]
Section 3711.10 | Monitor of Compliance With Chapter – Inspections.
Effective: September 1, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 331 – 127th General Assembly The director of health shall monitor compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted under it. The director may conduct inspections of a maternity unit, newborn care nursery, or maternity home as necessary to adequately monitor compliance with this chapter and the […]
Section 3711.12 | Implementing Rules – Recommendations.
Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 331 – 133rd General Assembly (A) The director of health shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code as the director considers necessary to implement the requirements of this chapter for licensure and operation of maternity units, newborn care nurseries, and maternity homes. […]
Section 3711.13 | Variances and Waivers Regarding Operation of Maternity Homes.
Effective: July 10, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 315 – 130th General Assembly (A) A board of health may grant a variance from or waiver of any of the requirements established in rules adopted under section 3711.12 of the Revised Code regarding the operation of a maternity home. (B) Each maternity home seeking a variance […]
Section 3711.14 | Enforcement Powers of Director.
Effective: September 1, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 331 – 127th General Assembly (A) In accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, the director of health may do any of the following: (1) Impose a civil penalty of not less than one thousand dollars and not more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars on […]
Section 3711.16 | Disposition and Use of Fees.
Effective: September 1, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 331 – 127th General Assembly All initial license fees, renewal fees, late renewal penalties, fees for inspections conducted by the director of health, and civil penalties collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general operations fund created under […]
Section 3711.30 | Reports of Opioid Dependence.
Effective: July 10, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 315 – 130th General Assembly (A) As used in this section, “opioid” means opium, opium derivatives, and synthetic opium substitutes. (B) Each maternity unit, newborn care nursery, and maternity home shall report to the department of health the number of newborns born to residents of this state […]
Section 3711.01 | Maternity and Newborn Care Definitions.
Effective: September 1, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 331 – 127th General Assembly As used in this chapter: (A) “Board of health” means a board of health of a city or general health district or the authority having the duties of a board of health under section 3709.05 of the Revised Code. (B) “Maternity home” […]
Section 3711.02 | License Required to Operate Facility.
Effective: October 17, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 166 – 133rd General Assembly (A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no person shall operate any of the following, unless the person holds the appropriate license issued under this chapter and the license is valid: (1) A maternity unit; (2) A newborn care […]