Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3701 - Department of Health - Administration and Director
Chapter 3701-59 - Hospitals
Section 3701-59-04 - Enforcement proceedings

(A) The director shall make an investigation of any hospital or health facility to determine if there is a violation of section 3727.02 of the Revised Code and rule 3701-59-03 of the Administrative Code whenever the director has reason to believe that there may be a violation of section 3727.02 of the Revised Code or rule 3701-59-03 of the Administrative Code.

(B) If the director ascertains that there is a violation of section 3727.02 of the Revised Code or rule 3701-59-03 of the Administrative Code,the director shall petition the court of common pleas of the county in which the hospital or health facility is located for an order enjoining such violation or shall institute legal proceedings under section 3727.99 of the Revised Code, or both, as appropriate.