Ohio Code § 1717.062

Ohio Code § 1717.062. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1717.062.

(A) An individual who has reasonable cause to believe that a humane society agent has

not successfully completed the training that is required under section 1717.061 of the Revised Code or who has reasonable cause to believe that an agent's proof of successful completion

of training contains false or misleading information may file a complaint, in the

form of a affidavit sworn to by the individual, with the current acting authority

that is responsible for considering approval of agent appointments within the jurisdiction.  The authority shall notify the agent's humane society, and shall investigate the

complaint. (B) If the authority finds that the agent has not provided signed proof of successful

completion of training as required under section 1717.061 of the Revised Code , the authority shall provide written notification to the agent's humane society to

inform the society that the agent has a right to cure period of thirty days from the

date of the notification.  If the agent has not provided signed proof by the end of the right to cure period,

the authority shall rescind the approval of the appointment and order the applicable

humane society to revoke the appointment. (C) If the authority finds that the agent knowingly provided proof of successful completion

of training that contains false or misleading information, the authority shall rescind

the approval of the appointment and order the applicable humane society to revoke

the appointment. (D) The applicable humane society shall file written notice with the county sheriff of

the revocation under this section of a humane society agent's appointment.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1717.062
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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