Text of Statute

Every physician, surgeon, obstetrician, certified nurse-midwife, nurse, maternity home or hospital of any nature, parent, relative, or any others attendant on any person with inflammation of the eyes, knowing either condition, defined in section 3701.51 of the Revised Code, to exist, within six hours thereafter, shall report such facts, as the department of health shall direct, to the health commissioner of the city or general health district within which such person may reside.

HISTORY: GC § 1248-2; 106 v 321, § 2; 119 v 608; Bureau of Code Revision, 10-1-53; 142 v H 529 (Eff 6-14-88); 146 v S 154. Eff 9-10-96.