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Section 959.08 | Reporting of violation involving a companion animal by officers, dog wardens.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 9 Agriculture-Animals-Fences
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Chapter 959 Offenses Relating To Domestic Animals
 
Effective:
April 12, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 33 - 133rd General Assembly
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No officer, dog warden, or deputy dog warden operating in an official or professional capacity, shall fail to immediately report a violation involving a companion animal to an appropriate social service professional when all of the following apply:

(A) The officer, dog warden, or deputy dog warden has knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect that a violation involving a companion animal has occurred or is occurring;

(B) The officer, dog warden, or deputy dog warden has knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect that a child or older adult resides with the alleged violator;

(C) The officer, dog warden, or deputy dog warden suspects that the violation involving a companion animal may have an impact on the child or older adult residing with the alleged violator.

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