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2006 Ohio Revised Code - 955. Dogs.
Dog and Kennel Licenses.
- 955.01. Registration of dogs.
- · · · [955.01.1] 955.011.Free permanent registration for assistance dogs.
- · · · [955.01.2] 955.012.Registration of law enforcement canines.
- · · · [955.01.3] 955.013.Internet registration of dogs and kennels; payment of fees by financial transaction device.
- 955.02. Definition of kennel owner.
- 955.03. Dogs are personalty.
- 955.04. Kennel registration.
- 955.05. Mid-year registration of dog or kennel.
- 955.06. Registration for partial year.
- 955.07. Certificates of registration; record kept by county auditor.
- 955.08. Tags.
- 955.09. Period of validity.
- 955.10. Tags to be worn.
- 955.11. Transfer of ownership or possession of dog.
- 955.12. Dog wardens.
- 955.13. [Repealed]
- 955.14. Fee increases; research by veterinary school; authorized agents.
Impounding.
- 955.15. Impounding dogs.
- 955.16. Disposition of dogs; research; inspection by humane society.
- 955.17. Costs; fees.
- 955.18. Redemption of dog.
- 955.19. Funds.
- 955.20. Purpose of dog and kennel fund.
- · · · [955.20.1] 955.201.Pet fund.
- · · · [955.20.2] 955.202.Pets program funding board.
- 955.21. Prohibition against failure to register dog kennel.
- 955.22. Confinement or restraint of dog; liability insurance; debarking or surgically silencing dog.
- · · · [955.22.1] 955.221.Local ordinances or resolutions to control dogs.
- 955.23. Prohibition against failure of duty by dog warden.
- 955.24. Prohibition against hindering the capture of unregistered dog.
- 955.25. Unlawful tag.
- 955.26. Confinement of dogs.
- · · · [955.26.1] 955.261.Duties after dog bites person; quarantine.
- 955.27. Disposition of surplus fund.
Prohibitions.
- 955.28. Dog may be killed for certain acts; owner liable for damages.
- 955.29. Claim of owner.
- 955.30. Action to recover for loss.
- 955.31. Additional information.
- 955.32. Registered stock.
- 955.33. Hearing.
- 955.34. Witnesses.
- 955.35. Payment of claims.
- 955.36. Blanks.
- 955.37. Appeal.
- 955.38. Appeal hearing.
- 955.39. Prohibition against violating a rabies quarantine.
- 955.40. Forfeiture.
- 955.41. Examination of claim.
- 955.42. Reimbursement for rabies bite.
Dogs With Blind, Deaf, or Mobility Impaired Person.
Fines and Penalties.
- 955.44. Disposition of fines.
- 955.50. Dogs; regulations re sale; receipt; transportation.
- 955.51. Claim for value of livestock injured or killed by coyote or black vulture.
- 955.52. Hearing, determination and payment of claims; voluntary animal damage control plans.
- 955.53. Claim forms.
- 955.99. Penalties.
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