Effective: September 28, 2018
Latest Legislation: House Bill 506 - 132nd General Assembly
All of the following are not required to obtain a license under this chapter or comply with any other requirements of this chapter and rules adopted under it:
(A) Medical kennels for dogs ;
(B) Research kennels for dogs ;
(C) Animal shelters for dogs that are operated by a municipal corporation or by a county under Chapter 955. of the Revised Code ;
(D) Animal shelters for dogs that are operated by a humane society;
(E) Veterinarians that provide clinical care and are not engaged in the practice of dog breeding.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 9 | Agriculture-Animals-Fences
Chapter 956 | Regulation and Licensing of Dog Kennels
Section 956.02 | Exempted Facilities.
Section 956.03 | Adoption of Rules.
Section 956.031 | Additional Requirements for High Volume Breeders.
Section 956.04 | High Volume Breeder License.
Section 956.041 | Purchases From Out-of-State Dog Breeders.
Section 956.05 | Dog Retailer License.
Section 956.051 | Transfer of Dogs to Pet Stores.
Section 956.06 | Animal Rescue Registration.
Section 956.07 | Application Fees.
Section 956.08 | Compliance With Established Standards.
Section 956.11 | Seizure of Animals.
Section 956.13 | Civil Penalties.
Section 956.14 | Action for Injunction.
Section 956.15 | Denial of Application.
Section 956.16 | Power of Subpoena.
Section 956.17 | Commercial Dog Breeding Advisory Board.
Section 956.18 | High Volume Breeder Kennel Control License Fund.
Section 956.181 | Pet Store License Fund.
Section 956.19 | "Qualified Breeder" Defined.
Section 956.20 | Dogs Sold, Delivered, Bartered, etc., From Pet Stores.
Section 956.21 | Pet Store License.
Section 956.22 | Civil Penalty for Violation of Rc Sections 956.20 or 956.21.