Ohio § 935.23
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 935.23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 935.23.
(A) The owner of a restricted snake specified in division (L)(2), (3), or (4) of section
935.01 of the Revised Code shall do both of the following: (1) Have access to antivenom for each species of snake that the person owns either at
the location where each snake is confined or at a hospital, as defined in section 3727.01 of the Revised Code , with which the owner has entered into a written agreement to provide the antivenom. However, an owner may apply to the director of agriculture for a waiver to have
access to antivenom in a location that is not specified in division (A)(1) of this
section. (2) Submit proof of having access to the antivenom required by division (A)(1) of this
section to the sheriff of the county and the chief law enforcement officer of the
township or municipal corporation in which each snake that the person owns is confined. In addition, the owner shall submit a list that contains the name of each species
of restricted snake specified in division (L)(2), (3), or (4) of section 935.01 of
the Revised Code that the person owns to the sheriff of the county and the chief law
enforcement officer of the township or municipal corporation in which each snake is
confined. If the restricted snake or snakes owned by the person change, the owner shall submit
an updated list to the sheriff of the county and the chief law enforcement officer
of the township or municipal corporation in which each such snake is confined no later
than seven days after the change occurs. (B) If a restricted snake specified in division (L)(2), (3), or (4) of section 935.01
of the Revised Code bites a person other than the snake's owner, the owner is liable
for all costs associated with the treatment of the bite, including the cost of replacement
of any antivenom that was used to treat the bite.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 935.23
What does Ohio Revised Code § 935.23 cover?
Section 935.23 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 § 935.23?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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