Ohio Revised Code
Title 9 | Agriculture-Animals-Fences
Chapter 959 | Offenses Relating to Domestic Animals

Section 959.01 | Abandoning Animals. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 959.02 | Injuring Animals. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 959.03 | Poisoning Animals. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 959.04 | Trespassing Animals. - Effective: October 10, 1961 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 959.05 | Drugging Animal Prior to Competition. - Effective: February 26, 1976 Latest Legislation: House Bill 894 -...

Section 959.06 | Destruction of Domestic Animals. - Effective: January 1, 1981 Latest Legislation: House Bill 854 -...

Section 959.07 | Reporting of Violation Involving a Companion Animal by Licensed Professionals. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 33 -...

Section 959.08 | Reporting of Violation Involving a Companion Animal by Officers, Dog Wardens. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 33 -...

Section 959.09 | Manner of Reporting Violation; Immunity; False Reports. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 33 -...

Section 959.10 | Warning, Explanation for Failure to Make Report. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 33 -...

Section 959.12 | Alteration of Brands. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 959.13 | Cruelty to Animals. - Effective: January 17, 1977 Latest Legislation: House Bill 858 -...

Section 959.131 | Prohibitions Concerning Companion Animals. - Effective: March 31, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 24 -...

Section 959.132 | Impounding and Disposition of Companion Animal. - Effective: March 31, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 24 -...

Section 959.133 | Immunity From Liability for Damage Resulting From Forcible Entry of a Motor Vehicle for Purpose of Removing an Animal. - Effective: August 31, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 215 -...

Section 959.134 | Chemical Capture by Certified Officer Not an Act of Cruelty. - Effective: March 31, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 24 -...

Section 959.14 | Horse Tails. - Effective: October 17, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 229 -...

Section 959.15 | Animal Fights. - Effective: March 31, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 24 -...

Section 959.16 | Dogfighting Offenses. - Effective: September 30, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 71 -...

Section 959.161 | Impounding and Disposition of Fighting Dog. - Effective: September 30, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 71 -...

Section 959.17 | Trapshooting. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 959.18 | Prohibition Against Killing a Carrier Pigeon. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 959.19 | Prohibition Against Servicing Mare in Public Street. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 959.20 | Use of Certain Devices on Work Animals Prohibited. - Effective: July 24, 1986 Latest Legislation: House Bill 797 -...

Section 959.21 | Sexual Conduct With an Animal. - Effective: March 31, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 24 -...

Section 959.99 | Violation; Penalties. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 33, House...