Effective: March 31, 2021
Latest Legislation: House Bill 24 - 133rd General Assembly
In order to qualify for appointment as a humane society agent under section 1717.06 of the Revised Code, an individual shall do both of the following:
(A) Successfully complete a minimum of twenty hours of training on issues relating to the investigation and prosecution of cruelty to and neglect of animals. The training shall comply with rules recommended by the peace officer training commission under section 109.73 of the Revised Code and shall include, without limitation, instruction regarding animal husbandry practices as described in division (A)(12) of that section.
(B) Present proof of successful completion of training, that has been signed by the chief executive officer of the organization or entity that provided the training, or the officer's designee, to the current active approving authority for approval.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 17 | Corporations-Partnerships
Chapter 1717 | Humane Societies
Section 1717.01 | Humane Society Definitions.
Section 1717.02 | Objects and Powers of Humane Societies.
Section 1717.05 | County Humane Societies.
Section 1717.06 | Agents of County Humane Society.
Section 1717.061 | Qualifications for Appointment as Qualified Humane Society Agent.
Section 1717.062 | Revocation of Humane Society Agent Appointment Based on Qualifications.
Section 1717.07 | Salary of Agents.
Section 1717.08 | Police Powers of Officers, Agents, and Members.
Section 1717.09 | Member May Require Police to Act.
Section 1717.11 | Liability to Owner in Damages.
Section 1717.12 | Conviction of Agent No Bar to Action Against Employer.
Section 1717.13 | Any Person May Protect Animal.
Section 1717.15 | Board of County Commissioners May Make Yearly Appropriation.
Section 1717.16 | Enforcement Activity Reports.
Section 1717.17 | Humane Society Agent Removal From Office for Just Cause.