Ohio Rev. Code § 4761.012: Enforcement of laws.

The secretary of the state medical board shall enforce the laws relating to the practice of respiratory care. If the secretary has knowledge or notice of a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under it, the secretary shall investigate the matter, and, upon probable cause appearing, file a complaint and prosecute the offender. When requested by the secretary, the prosecuting attorney of the proper county shall take charge of and conduct the prosecution.