Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 935 | Possession of Wild Animals and Snakes
Section 935.22 | Liability for Destruction of Animal or Snake.

Effective: September 5, 2012
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 310 - 129th General Assembly
An employee of an agency or political subdivision of the state that destroys a dangerous wild animal or restricted snake that is a threat to public safety is not liable for damages in a civil action for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly arises from the destruction of the animal or snake.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 9 | Agriculture-Animals-Fences

Chapter 935 | Possession of Wild Animals and Snakes

Section 935.01 | Definitions.

Section 935.011 | Defining Wild Animals and Restricted Snakes.

Section 935.02 | Possession of Dangerous Wild Animal Prohibited.

Section 935.03 | Exceptions.

Section 935.04 | Registration of Dangerous Wild Animals.

Section 935.041 | Registration of Certain Marmosets, Monkeys, Capuchins and Lemurs.

Section 935.05 | Wildlife Shelter Permit.

Section 935.06 | Issuance or Denial of Wildlife Shelter Permit.

Section 935.07 | Wildlife Propagation Permit.

Section 935.08 | Restricted Snake Possession Permit.

Section 935.09 | Issuance or Denial of Restricted Snake Possession Permit.

Section 935.10 | Restricted Snake Propagation Permit.

Section 935.101 | Rescue Facility Permit.

Section 935.11 | Persons Possessing Both Dangerous Wild Animals and Restricted Snakes.

Section 935.12 | Compliance.

Section 935.13 | Suspension or Revocation of Permit.

Section 935.14 | Maintenance of Database; Access.

Section 935.15 | Records.

Section 935.16 | Escape of Animal; Notification.

Section 935.17 | Adoption of Rules.

Section 935.18 | Sale or Auction of Animals Prohibited.

Section 935.19 | Access to Premises.

Section 935.20 | Investigations.

Section 935.21 | Other Officers Authorized to Investigate.

Section 935.22 | Liability for Destruction of Animal or Snake.

Section 935.23 | Requirements for Access to Antivenom; List of Species; Liability for Treatment of Bites.

Section 935.24 | Civil Penalty.

Section 935.25 | Dangerous and Restricted Animal Fund.

Section 935.29 | Local Ordinances.

Section 935.99 | Criminal Penalties.