Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 919 | Horse Meat
Section 919.17 | Prosecution Proceedings.

Effective: November 1, 1977
Latest Legislation: House Bill 219 - 112th General Assembly
The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney or city director of law to whom the director of agriculture reports any violation of sections 919.01 to 919.20 of the Revised Code, shall institute prosecution proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction in which the defendant resides, where his licensed place of business is located, or where the violation occurs.
This section does not require the director to report any information concerning a suspected violation for prosecution whenever the director believes the public interest will be served adequately by a notice of warning.
In prosecutions arising incidental to the enforcement of such sections, neither the director nor any of his authorized assistants, deputies, or agents, shall be required to advance or secure costs.

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Title 9 | Agriculture-Animals-Fences

Chapter 919 | Horse Meat

Section 919.01 | Horse Meat Definitions.

Section 919.02 | License - Registration - Fee.

Section 919.03 | Horse Meat to Be Labeled by Processor.

Section 919.04 | Inspection Stamp.

Section 919.05 | Alteration of Labels or Stamps.

Section 919.06 | Detention Tag - Order for Condemnation - Supervision.