Ohio State Federation of Licensed Nursing Homes v. Public Health Council

Relators filed an action in prohibition in the form of a class suit against the Public Health Council, its members, and the Director of Health. The action is before the court on a demurrer to the petition.

The Public Health Council is an agency within the meaning of Section 119.01, Revised Code. It has authority to adopt rules and regulations for rest and nursing homes. Such insti tutions must be licensed, and tbe licensing conditions include compliance with any such rules. Chapter 3721, Revised Code. Accordingly, the council is subject to the Administrative Procedure Act. Revised Code Chapter…