Effective: May 22, 2012
Latest Legislation: House Bill 14 - 129th General Assembly
(A) No person who is convicted of or pleads guilty to a felony offense of violence committed on or after the effective date of this section or a felony violation of any provision of Chapter 959., 2923., or 2925. of the Revised Code committed on or after the effective date of this section shall knowingly own, possess, have custody of, or reside in a residence with either of the following for a period of three years commencing either upon the date of release of the person from any period of incarceration imposed for the offense or violation or, if the person is not incarcerated for the offense or violation, upon the date of the person's final release from the other sanctions imposed for the offense or violation:
(1) An unspayed or unneutered dog older than twelve weeks of age;
(2) Any dog that has been determined to be a dangerous dog under Chapter 955. of the Revised Code.
(B) A person described in division (A) of this section shall microchip for permanent identification any dog owned, possessed by, or in the custody of the person.
(C)(1) Division (A) of this section does not apply to any person who is confined in a correctional institution of the department of rehabilitation and correction.
(2) Division (A) of this section does not apply to any person with respect to any dog that the person owned, possessed, had custody of, or resided in a residence with prior to the effective date of this section.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 9 | Agriculture-Animals-Fences
Section 955.01 | Registration of Dogs.
Section 955.011 | Registration for Guide, Leader, Hearing or Support Dogs to Be Free and Permanent.
Section 955.012 | Law Enforcement Canine Registration.
Section 955.013 | Registration of Dogs and Kennels via Internet.
Section 955.02 | Definition of "Dog Kennel" or "Kennel".
Section 955.03 | Dogs Are Personal Property.
Section 955.04 | Kennel Registration.
Section 955.05 | Registration of Dog or Dog Kennel During Year.
Section 955.06 | Registration Fee for Partial Year and Multiple Years.
Section 955.07 | Certificate of Registration - Record Kept by County Auditor.
Section 955.09 | Period of Validity.
Section 955.10 | Tags to Be Worn.
Section 955.11 | Transfer of Ownership Certificate.
Section 955.121 | Appointment of Sheriff as County Dog Warden.
Section 955.14 | Increasing Dog and Kennel Registration Fees.
Section 955.15 | Impounding Dogs.
Section 955.151 | Chemical Capture of Companion Animals.
Section 955.16 | Disposing of Impounded Dogs.
Section 955.17 | Costs - Fees.
Section 955.18 | Redemption of Dog.
Section 955.20 | Dog and Kennel Fund.
Section 955.201 | Ohio Pet Fund - Sterilization Services.
Section 955.21 | Prohibition Against Failure to Register Dog Kennel.
Section 955.22 | Confining, Restraining, Debarking Dogs; Dangerous Dog Registration Certificate.
Section 955.221 | Local Ordinances or Resolutions Pertaining to Dog Control.
Section 955.222 | Hearings for Dog Designation.
Section 955.23 | Prohibition Against Failure of Duty by Dog Warden.
Section 955.24 | Prohibition Against Hindering the Capture of an Unregistered Dog.
Section 955.25 | Unlawful Tag.
Section 955.26 | Rabies Quarantine.
Section 955.261 | Duties After Dog Bites Person.
Section 955.27 | Disposition of Surplus Fund.
Section 955.28 | Dog May Be Killed for Certain Acts - Owner Liable for Damages.
Section 955.39 | Prohibition Against Violating a Rabies Quarantine.
Section 955.41 | Examination of Claim.
Section 955.42 | Reimbursement for Rabies Bite.
Section 955.43 | Dogs With Blind, Deaf or Mobility Impaired Person.
Section 955.44 | Fines Credited to Dog and Kennel Fund.
Section 955.50 | Sale and Transportation of Dogs.
Section 955.51 | Claims for Value of Animals Injured or Killed by Coyote.
Section 955.52 | Hearing on Claims for Value of Animals Injured or Killed by Coyote.
Section 955.53 | Claim Forms for Value of Animals Injured or Killed by Coyote.
Section 955.54 | Possession of Certain Dogs by Convicted Felons Prohibited.