Section 4738.99 - Penalty(A) Whoever violates section 4738.02 or 4738.03 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree on a first offense; on each subsequent offense, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.(B) Whoever violates section 4738.01, sections 4738.04 to 4738.13, or division (B) of section 4738.16 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.(C) Whoever violates section 4738.031, 4738.14, or 4738.15 of the Revised Code is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.Amended by 130th General Assembly, HB 468,§1, eff. 3/23/2015.Effective Date: 09-17-1986 .