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2022 Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1533 | Hunting; Fishing
Section 1533.121 | Deer Killed by Motor Vehicle on Highway.
Universal Citation: OH Rev Code § 1533.121 (2022)
Effective: August 14, 2002
Latest Legislation: House Bill 493 - 124th General Assembly
Except as otherwise provided by division rule, the driver of every motor vehicle that has caused the death of a deer by striking the deer on a highway may take possession of the deer, provided that within twenty-four hours thereafter, the driver reports the accident to a wildlife officer or other law enforcement officer. The officer shall investigate, and, if the officer finds the death has been caused as alleged, the officer shall give a certificate for legal ownership of the deer to the driver. If the deer is unclaimed, the certificate for legal ownership may be given to a private or public institution or charity or to another person.
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