Ohio Code § 959.133

§ 959.133.

(A) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, a person shall be immune from

civil liability for any damage resulting from the forcible entry of a motor vehicle

for the purpose of removing an animal from the vehicle if the person does all of the

following: (1) Determines the vehicle is locked or there is otherwise no reasonable method for the

animal to exit the vehicle. (2) Has a good faith belief that forcible entry into the vehicle is necessary because

the animal is in imminent danger of suffering harm if not immediately removed from

the vehicle and, based upon the circumstances known to the person at the time, the

belief is a reasonable one. (3) Has made a good faith effort to contact the local law enforcement agency, the fire

department, or a 9-1-1 operator prior to forcibly entering the vehicle.  If contact is not possible prior to forcibly entering the vehicle, the person shall

make contact as soon as possible after forcibly entering the vehicle. (4) Makes a good faith effort to place a notice on the vehicle's windshield with the

person's contact information, the reason the entry was made, the location of the animal,

and the fact that the authorities have been notified. (5) Remains with the animal in a safe location until law enforcement or emergency responders

arrive. (6) Used not more force to enter the vehicle and remove the animal from the vehicle than

was necessary under the circumstances. (B) Nothing in this section shall affect the person's civil liability if the person attempts

to render aid to the animal in addition to what is authorized by this section. (C) A person shall not be immune from civil liability for any damage resulting from the

forcible entry of a motor vehicle for the purpose of removing an animal from the vehicle

if the person's actions constitute recklessness or willful or wanton misconduct with

regard to the forcible entry of the motor vehicle. (D) As used in this section, “ harm ” means injury or death.