Vote Scheduled on SMBO Rules
Hearing set for Nov. 18
The State Medical Board of Ohio has filed the following rules with the Joint Commission on Agency Rule Review and will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of the rules. Rules under consideration pertain to Board Hearings, Office-Based Surgeries, Sexual Misconduct, and Light Based Medical Devices.
The hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 in conference room 336 of the Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215.
Oral or written testimony may be presented by an person affected by the proposed actions. Those persons who wish to provide oral testimony at the hearing should preregister and submit a copy of testimony by contacting Kimberly Anderson at the address below.
Written comments may be provided at the public hearing. However, the board encourages written comments be submitted prior to Nov. 18.
via e-mail to:
Kimberly.Anderson@med.ohio.gov
via mail to:
Kimberly Anderson, Chief Legal Counsel
State Medical Board of Ohio
30 East Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6127
View Rule Changes
Hearing Rules
| 4731-13-01 | Representatives; appearances | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-02 | Filing Request for Hearing | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-03 | Authority and Duties of Hearing Examiners | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-04 | Consolidation | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-06 | Continuance of Hearing | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-07 | Motions | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-07.1 | Form and Limitations for Briefs and Memoranda | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-08 | Filing | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-09 | Service | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-11 | Notice of Hearings | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-12 | Transcripts | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-13 | Subpoenas for Purposes of Hearing | Proposed to Rescind |
| 4731-13-13 | Subpoenas for Purposes of Hearing | Proposed New Rule |
| 4731-13-14 | Mileage Reimbursement and Witness Fees | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-15 | Reports and Recommendations | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-16 | Reinstatement or Restoration of Certificate | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-17 | Settlements, Dismissals, and Voluntary Surrenders | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-18 | Exchange of Documents and Witness Lists | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-20.1 | Electronic Testimony | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-24 | Conviction of a Crime | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-25 | Evidence | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-27 | Sexual Misconduct Evidence | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-30 | Prehearing Conference | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-33 | Resources | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-35 | Severability | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-13-36 | Disciplinary Actions | Proposed to Amend |
Office Based Surgery Rules
| 4731-25-02 | General Provisions | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-25-03 | Standards for Surgery Using Moderate Sedation/Analgesia | Proposed to Rescind |
| 4731-25-03 | Standards for Surgery Using Moderate Sedation/Analgesia | Proposed New Rule |
| 4731-25-04 | Standards for Surgery Using Anesthesia Services | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-25-05 | Liposuction in the Office Setting | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-25-06 | Standard of Care for Surgery or Special Procedures in the Office Setting | Proposed New Rule |
Sexual Misconduct
| 4731-26-01 | Definitions | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-26-02 | Prohibitions | Proposed to Amend |
| 4731-26-03 | Violations, Miscellaneous | Proposed to Amend |
Surgery Standards: Light Based Medical Devices
| 4731-18-01 | Definitions | Proposed to Amend |



