Ohio § 935.101
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 935.101, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 935.101.
(A)(1) In lieu of obtaining any other permit under this chapter, a person that operates
a rescue facility in this state prior to January 1, 2014, and that wishes to continue
to operate a rescue facility on and after that date shall obtain a rescue facility
permit under this section not later than January 1, 2014. (2) A person that wishes to begin operation of a rescue facility in this state on or
after January 1, 2014, shall obtain a rescue facility permit under this section not
later than sixty days prior to beginning operation. (B)(1) An applicant for a rescue facility permit shall file an application for a permit
with the director of agriculture on a form prescribed and provided by the director. The application shall include information that the director requires in rules. (2) An applicant for a rescue facility permit shall submit one of the following fees,
as applicable, with an application: (a) Five hundred dollars if the applicant possesses not more than three dangerous wild
animals; (b) One thousand dollars if the applicant possesses at least four, but not more than
fifteen dangerous wild animals; (c) Two thousand dollars if the applicant possesses sixteen or more dangerous wild animals. (3) If a permit application is denied, two hundred fifty dollars of the application fee
shall be retained by the director as payment for the reasonable expense of processing
the application and the remainder of the fee shall be returned to the applicant. (C) The director shall issue or deny a rescue facility permit in accordance with rules. The director shall issue a rescue facility permit only if the dangerous wild animal
or animals that are or are to be possessed by an applicant are sterilized. (D) A person that has been issued a rescue facility permit under this section shall comply
with the requirements regarding the care and housing of dangerous wild animals established
in rules adopted under division (G) of section 935.17 of the Revised Code . (E) A person that has been issued a rescue facility permit under this section may acquire,
except by purchase, possession or ownership of a dangerous wild animal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 935.101
What does Ohio Revised Code § 935.101 cover?
Section 935.101 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 § 935.101?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 935.101" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 935.101 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Ohio.