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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [29] XXIX CRIMES - PROCEDURE
Chapter 2903: HOMICIDE AND ASSAULT
2903.05 Negligent homicide.

Universal Citation:
OH Rev Code § 2903.05
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(A) No person shall negligently cause the death of another or the unlawful termination of another’s pregnancy by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance as defined in section 2923.11 of the Revised Code.

(B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Effective Date: 09-06-1996

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