The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) was signed into law on August 24, 1966. It is the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, teaching, testing, exhibition, transport, and by dealers. The Act is enforced by USDA , APHIS, Animal Care. The AWA has been amended numerous times since its original passage.

Our Publications Legal Q & A about Issue 2, Ohio's Livestock Care Standards Board Ballot Issue - October 2009 Ohio Legislature's Proposal for Livestock Care Standards Board - July 2009 Ohio Revised Code Concentrated Animal Feeding Facility, Chapter 903 Animal Diseases, Chapter 941 Garbage Fed Swine and Poultry, Chapter 942 Humane Slaughter of Livestock, Chapter 945. {¶ 9} R.C. 1531.02 provides that the ownership of all wild animals in Ohio lies with the state. R.C. 1531.02 also states that no per son may kill a wild animal except in the time, place, and manner in which the Revised Code or Division of Wildlife rules prescribe. Pursuant to the version of OAC 1501:31-15-09 in effect at the time:.

Baldwin's Ohio Revised Code Annotated. Title IX. Agriculture--Animals--Fences. Chapter 955. Dogs. 955.011 Assistance dogs; permanent registration; definitions. 955.43 Dogs with blind, deaf or mobility impaired person. Baldwin's Ohio Revised Code Annotated. Title XXIX. Crimes--Procedure. Chapter 2921. Offenses Against Justice and Public. apartment. Said act being CRUELTY TO ANIMALS M-2 [c]ontrary to and in violation of Ohio Revised Code City Ordinances 959.13(A)(3) and against the pace and dignity of the State of Ohio." {¶19} Below that statement, the deputy Clerk of Court signed her name after the jurat language "[s]worn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of June. The Athens County Humane Society takes all reports of animal cruelty seriously. Humane agents are bound by very specific laws contained in sections 959.13 and 959.131 of the Ohio Revised Code. How to report. You can fill out our online form HERE. Leave a voicemail at (740) 590 - 0711 with your name, nature of complaint, and a valid telephone. Animals depend on you to be their voice. If you have witnessed animal abuse or neglect, you should report it immediately. Most counties have a humane society or animal protection league. Their job is to investigate cruelty to animals. If you are unsure of who to call, contact the local police or county dog warden.

Ohio Revised Code 959.131 defines a companion animal as “any animal that is kept inside a residential dwelling and any dog or cat regardless of where it is kept.” The code further states, “No person shall knowingly torture, torment, needlessly mutilate or maim, cruelly beat, poison, needlessly kill, or commit an act of cruelty against a.

Baldwin's Ohio Revised Code Annotated. Title IX. Agriculture--Animals--Fences. Chapter 955. Dogs. 955.011 Assistance dogs; permanent registration; definitions. 955.43 Dogs with blind, deaf or mobility impaired person. Baldwin's Ohio Revised Code Annotated. Title XXIX. Crimes--Procedure. Chapter 2921. Offenses Against Justice and Public.

Jun 21, 1990 · Full Statute Name: Baldwin's Ohio Revised Code Annotated. TITLE IX. AGRICULTURE--ANIMALS--FENCES. CHAPTER 955. DOGS. PROHIBITIONS AND VIOLATIONS. 955.221 County, township, and municipal corporation ordinances to control dogs.

Sections of the Ohio Revised Code relative to County Dog Wardens should be amended to permit those officers to license wolf‐dog hybrids and provide enforcement authoritover such animals. ... to enter premises reasonably believed to house Dangerous Wild Animals for the purpose of protecting those species from cruelty and for determining that.

Animals depend on you to be their voice. If you have witnessed animal abuse or neglect, you should report it immediately. Most counties have a humane society or animal protection league. Their job is to investigate cruelty to animals. If you are unsure of who to call, contact the local police or county dog warden.

The Ohio Revised Code uses "humane society" and "society for the protection of animals" to designate state or county groups formed to enforce the animal protection laws, attorney DanaMarie.

In addition, she served for one year as an animal cruelty investigator for the Animal Protective League. She has completed levels I and II of the Animal Control Academy and is certified as an animal control officer. Location. Parma City Hall 6611 Ridge Road 440-885-8174 . Hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Quick Links. Police Department Fire Department.

Penalties for Domestic Violence in Ohio. A person convicted of domestic violence faces the following possible penalties: for 1 st degree misdemeanor, up to six months in jail and/or a fine up to $1000. for 2 nd degree misdemeanor, up to 90 days in jail and/or fine up to $750. for 3 rd degree misdemeanor, up to 60 days in jail and/or a fine up.