Ohio Code § 1533.99

Ohio Code § 1533.99. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1533.99.

(A) Whoever violates section 1533.17 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree on a first offense and a misdemeanor

of the second degree on each subsequent offense.  In addition to any other sanction imposed under this division, on a second or subsequent

offense occurring within a period of three consecutive years after the date of conviction

of the immediately preceding violation of that section any firearms or other hunting

implements in the possession or under the control of the offender at the time of the

violation are subject to seizure in accordance with section 1531.20 of the Revised Code .  If the offender persists in the offense after reasonable warning or request to desist,

the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree. (B) Whoever violates section 1533.161, 1533.23 , 1533.24 , 1533.301 , 1533.40 , 1533.41 , 1533.45 , 1533.48 , 1533.511 , 1533.55 , 1533.56 , 1533.58 , 1533.62 , 1533.631 , 1533.66 , 1533.71 , 1533.72 , 1533.73 , 1533.74 , 1533.76 , 1533.77 , or 1533.79 , division (J) of section 1533.731, or division (B) or (C) of section 1533.97 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (C) Whoever violates division (B) of section 1533.03 , section 1533.07 , 1533.171 , 1533.34 , 1533.341 , 1533.342 , 1533.35 , 1533.42 , 1533.51 , 1533.63 , 1533.64 , 1533.67 , 1533.68 , 1533.721 , 1533.881 , or 1533.882, division (B)(2), (3), or (4) of section 1533.731, or division (A) of section

1533.97 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. (D) Whoever violates division (D) of section 1533.97 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.  The court shall require any person who is convicted of or pleads guilty to the offense

to refund to all participants in the fishing tournament operated by the person any

entry fees paid by the participants. (E) Whoever violates division (C) or (D) of section 1533.632 of the Revised Code is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree. (F) Whoever violates any section of this chapter for which no penalty is otherwise provided

is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.  This division does not apply to division (A) of section 1533.751 of the Revised Code . (G) A court that imposes sentence for a violation of any section of this chapter governing

the holding, taking, or possession of wild animals may require the person who is convicted

of or pleads guilty to the offense, in addition to any fine, term of imprisonment,

seizure, and forfeiture imposed, to make restitution for the minimum value of the

wild animal or animals illegally held, taken, or possessed as established under section 1531.201 of the Revised Code .  An officer who collects moneys paid as restitution under this section shall pay

those moneys to the treasurer of state who shall deposit them in the state treasury

to the credit of the wildlife fund established under section 1531.17 of the Revised Code . (H) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates section 1533.75 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.  Whoever violates that section when the violation involves the importing or releasing

of a wild boar or feral swine is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree.  In addition to any other penalty, the court shall require any person who is convicted

of or pleads guilty to a violation of that section to pay the costs incurred by any

state or federal agency for the investigation, control, and eradication of wild boar

or feral swine that resulted from the violation.  Money paid to the division of wildlife shall be credited to the wildlife fund established

under section 1531.17 of the Revised Code .

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1533.99
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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