Ohio Code § 955.151
Ohio Code § 955.151. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 955.151.
(A) As used in this section: “Animal shelter” has the same meaning as in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code . “ Certified officer ” means an individual who meets the requirements established under section 4729.534 of the Revised Code . “ Chemical capture ” means using an anesthetic drug or sedative on a companion animal to do any of the
following: (1) Immobilize and capture; (2) Attempt to immobilize and capture; (3) Attempt to immobilize or capture. “Companion animal” has the same meaning as in section 959.131 of the Revised Code . (B) A certified officer appointed or employed by an animal shelter or county dog warden
that holds a chemical capture classification granted under section 4729.533 of the Revised Code may, in accordance with that section and rules adopted under it, chemically capture
a companion animal to limit injury to the officer, the animal or another animal, or
the public.
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 955.151
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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