Rule 3337-44-120 | Animals.
The version of this rule that includes live links to associated resources is online at
https://www.ohio.edu/policy/44-120.html
(A) Purpose
This policy describes the limitations relative to animals and animal pets in Ohio university-owned buildings, outside areas, and vehicles.
(B) Plan
Animals and animal pets are generally not permitted within Ohio university buildings or vehicles. The only exceptions to this prohibition are:
(1) Animals used in current teaching, research, and clinical activities, as approved by the office of research compliance.
(2) Assistance animals or service animals for persons living with disabilities, or those animals being trained for such a purpose, as defined and approved by law; in accordance with procedures outlined by student accessibility services and the office for university equity and civil rights compliance
(3) Fish in an aquarium of a capacity of thirty gallons or less (larger sizes must be approved by the department of environmental health and safety).
(4) Animals required by law (e.g., patrol dogs accompanying police or security officers).
(5) Pets owned by live-in staff residing in campus housing must comply with live-in professional staff policy and be approved by the department of environmental health and safety.
All dogs in outside areas must be leashed, in accordance with Ohio leash laws. Leashed animals must not be left unattended and must not be tied to trees, railings, or similar immovable objects.
The version of this rule that includes live links to associated resources is online at
https://www.ohio.edu/policy/44-120.html
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