Section 1717.08 | Police powers of officers, agents, and members.
Effective:
March 31, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 24 - 133rd General Assembly
An officer, agent, or member of a county humane society may interfere to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty to animals in the officer's, agent's, or member's presence, may use such force as is necessary to prevent it, and to that end may summon to the officer's, agent's, or member's aid any bystanders.
Available Versions of this Section
- October 1, 1953 – House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly [ View October 1, 1953 Version ]
- March 31, 2021 – Amended by House Bill 24 - 133rd General Assembly [ View March 31, 2021 Version ]