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Section 2305.45 | Duty of others.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 23 Courts-Common Pleas
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Chapter 2305 Jurisdiction; Limitation Of Actions
 
Effective:
September 30, 1976
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1217 - 111th General Assembly
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(A) A person, other than a law enforcement officer, medical practitioner, or a trained paramedic, who finds a disabled person shall make a reasonable effort to notify a law enforcement officer or medical practitioner. If a law enforcement officer or medical practitioner is not present, a person who finds a disabled person may:

(1) Make a reasonable search for an identifying device;

(2) If the identifying device is found, make a reasonable search for an identification card.

If a device or card is located, the person making the search shall attempt promptly to bring its contents to the attention of a law enforcement officer or medical practitioner.

(B) A cause of action does not arise from a reasonable search to locate an identifying device or identification card as authorized by division (A) of this section.

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