Ohio Code § 959.20
Ohio Code § 959.20. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 959.20.
As used in this section: (A) “ Work animal ” includes a horse, pony, mule, donkey, mare, ox, bull, gelding, or other animal used
or intended to be used for a work purpose. (B) “ Work purpose ” means the performance by a work animal of some work or labor, including showing,
performing, or being used in any exhibition, show, circus, rodeo, or similar use. (C) “ Owner ” includes any person, firm, association, or corporation owning or having a proprietary
interest in or possession, custody, or charge of a work animal. No person shall directly or indirectly or by aiding, abetting, or permitting the doing
thereof put, place, fasten, use, or fix upon or to any work animal used or readied
for use for a work purpose, twisted wire snaffles, unpadded bucking straps, unpadded
flank straps, electric or other prods, or similar devices. The commission or performance of any act prohibited by this section is the act of
the owner of the work animal upon or to which such act was done.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 959.20
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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