Ohio § 943.27
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 943.27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 943.27.
(A) The director of agriculture, after providing an opportunity for an adjudication hearing
under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may assess a civil penalty against a person
who has violated or is in violation of sections 943.01 to 943.10 and 943.12 to 943.17 of the Revised Code . If the director assesses a civil penalty, the director shall do so as follows: (1) In an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars if, within five years of the violation,
the director has not previously assessed a civil penalty against the person under
this section; (2) In an amount not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars if, within five years
of the violation, the director has previously assessed one civil penalty against the
person under this section; (3) In an amount not exceeding ten thousand dollars if, within five years of the violation,
the director has previously assessed two or more civil penalties against the person
under this section. (B) Money collected under division (A) of this section shall be deposited in the state
treasury to the credit of the animal and consumer protection fund created in section 943.26 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 943.27
What does Ohio Revised Code § 943.27 cover?
Section 943.27 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 § 943.27?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 943.27 apply to my situation?
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