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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [9] IX AGRICULTURE - ANIMALS - FENCES
Chapter 959: OFFENSES RELATING TO DOMESTIC ANIMALS
959.18 Prohibition against killing a carrier pigeon.


OH Rev Code § 959.18 What's This?

No person who is not the owner thereof, shall shoot, kill, or maim an Antwerp or homing pigeon, commonly known as “carrier” pigeon, nor shall such person entrap, catch, or detain a carrier pigeon, provided it has the name of the owner stamped upon its wing or tail, or has a band with the owner’s name, initial, or number on its leg.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953

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