Ohio Code § 909.17

Ohio Code § 909.17. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 909.17.

The director of agriculture or his representatives shall prosecute all violations

of sections 909.01 to 909.18, inclusive, of the Revised Code , before any court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the violation

occurs or person accused thereof resides.  The complainant shall not be required to give security for costs.  The prosecuting attorney of each county, or the attorney general, shall conduct

such prosecutions.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 909.17
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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