Ohio § 943.08
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 943.08, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 943.08.
(A) Each person maintaining and operating any weighing facilities used for, in connection
with, or incident to the purchase or sale of livestock at any auction market, concentration
yard, stockyard, packing plant, or place for assembling livestock in the state, shall
do both of the following: (1) Maintain and operate all the weighing facilities so as to ensure accurate weights; (2) Be licensed as a weigher, or employ one or more weighers licensed by the department
of agriculture, and require that all livestock handled for purchase, sale, or exchange
be accurately weighed by the licensed weighers upon scales approved by the department
and inspected, tested, maintained, and operated in accordance with this section. This section does not prevent such weighers from performing other duties not inconsistent
with this section. (B) Any person maintaining and operating a weighing facility used for the purposes set
forth in this section may operate unapproved scales if he meets all of the following
conditions: (1) Signs and files with the director of agriculture an affidavit stating that any unapproved
scales will not be used in connection with the purchase, exchange, or sale of livestock; (2) Posts a conspicuous sign above any unapproved scales stating, “this scale cannot
be used to weigh livestock for purchase, exchange, or sale”; (3) Agrees to submit to an audit of market records once every six months by the director
or any of his authorized agents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 943.08
What does Ohio Revised Code § 943.08 cover?
Section 943.08 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 § 943.08?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 943.08" (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 § 943.08 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.
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