§ 2903.05. Negligent homicide

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Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 › Chapter 2903 › § 2903.05

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September 6, 1996 Senate Bill 239 - 121st General Assembly (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.

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