Ohio § 1533.31

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1533.31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1533.31.

The chief of the division of wildlife may permit or forbid or otherwise regulate the

receiving of any species of live wild animals for delivery within the state and the

shipping of such wild animals from any point in the state to any point within or without

the state.  Upon the establishment of such regulations, the chief of the division of wildlife

or any person designated by him may seize, impound, destroy, or otherwise dispose

of such wild animals when received, shipped, or transported in violation of such regulations. This section does not authorize action to prevent, delay, or impede the transporting

of such wild animals in interstate commerce by common carrier, providing neither the

point of sending nor the point of receiving is within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1533.31

What does Ohio Revised Code § 1533.31 cover?

Section 1533.31 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Ohio § 1533.31?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 1533.31 apply to my situation?

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