Ohio Code § 956.23
Ohio Code § 956.23. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 956.23.
The regulation of pet stores is a matter of general statewide interest that requires
statewide regulation. Sections 956.19 to 956.23 of the Revised Code and section 956.99 of the Revised Code constitute a comprehensive plan with respect to all aspects of the regulation of
pet stores. Accordingly, it is the intent of the general assembly to preempt any local ordinance,
resolution, or other law adopted to regulate the sale, delivery, barter, auction,
broker, or transfer of a dog to a person from a pet store.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 956.23
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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