Ohio § 935.18
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 935.18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 935.18.
(A) Except for a restricted snake specified in division (L)(1) of section 935.01 of the Revised Code , no person shall sell or offer for sale at auction a dangerous wild animal or restricted
snake. (B) Except for a microchip removed for purposes of a medical emergency by a veterinarian
that is qualified to provide veterinary care to the dangerous wild animal, no person
shall knowingly remove a microchip that is implanted in a dangerous wild animal as
required in section 935.04 of the Revised Code . (C) No person that possesses a dangerous wild animal or restricted snake shall fail to
post and display any of the following: (1) On each cage in which a dangerous wild animal is confined, signs warning the public
that a dangerous wild animal is confined in the cage; (2) At each entrance to the property where a dangerous wild animal is confined, a sign
warning the public that a dangerous wild animal is on the property; (3) On each container in which a restricted snake is confined, a sign warning the public
that a restricted snake is in the container; (4) At the main entrance to each structure where a restricted snake is confined, a sign
warning the public that a restricted snake is in the structure; (5) On a vehicle that is used to transport a dangerous wild animal or restricted snake,
a sign warning that a dangerous wild animal or restricted snake, as applicable, is
in the vehicle. The signs shall comply with standards established in rules. (D) No person shall knowingly release a dangerous wild animal or restricted snake into
the wild. (E) No person shall allow a dangerous wild animal or restricted snake to roam off the
property where it is confined. (F) No person shall remove any teeth or claws from a dangerous wild animal or restricted
snake, as applicable, unless determined to be medically necessary by a veterinarian. (G) No person shall violate any other provisions of this chapter or rules.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 935.18
What does Ohio Revised Code § 935.18 cover?
Section 935.18 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 § 935.18?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 935.18 apply to my situation?
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