Effective: October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
A person guilty of cruelty to an animal which is the property of another shall be liable to the owner of the animal in damages, in addition to the penalties prescribed by law.
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.