Ohio Code § 956.15
Ohio Code § 956.15. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 956.15.
(A) The director of agriculture shall deny an application for a license that is submitted
under section 956.04 or 956.05 of the Revised Code for either of the following reasons: (1) The applicant for the license has violated any provision of this chapter or a rule
adopted under it if the violation materially threatens the health or welfare of a
dog. (2) The applicant has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a disqualifying offense
as determined in accordance with section 9.79 of the Revised Code . (B) The director may suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter for violation
of any provision of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under it if the
violation materially threatens the health and welfare of a dog. (C) An application or a license shall not be denied, suspended, or revoked under this
section without a written order of the director stating the findings on which the
denial, suspension, or revocation is based. A copy of the order shall be sent to the applicant or license holder by certified
mail or may be provided to the applicant or license holder by personal service. In addition, the person to whom a denial, suspension, or revocation applies may
request an adjudication hearing under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code. The director shall comply with such a request. The determination of the director at an adjudication hearing may be appealed in
accordance with section 119.12 of the Revised Code .
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 956.15
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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