Effective: March 21, 2017
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 331 - 131st General Assembly
The regulation of pet stores is a matter of general statewide interest that requires statewide regulation. Sections 9 56.181 to 956.23 of the Revised Code and section 956.99 of the Revised Code constitute a comprehensive plan with respect to all aspects of the regulation of pet stores. Accordingly, it is the intent of the general assembly to preempt any local ordinance, resolution, or other law adopted to regulate the sale, delivery, barter, auction, broker, or transfer of a dog to a person from a pet store.
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.