Ohio § 955.01
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 955.01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 955.01.
As used in this chapter: (A) “ Vicious dog ” means a dog that has been designated as such in accordance with section 955.23 of the Revised Code or a dog that has previously engaged in a vicious dog act when evidence of such engagement
is presented to a court and the court determines that the dog has engaged in a previous
vicious dog act. (B) “ Dangerous dog ” means a dog that has been designated as such in accordance with section 955.23 of the Revised Code or a dog that has previously engaged in a dangerous dog act when evidence of such
engagement is presented to a court and the court determines that the dog has engaged
in a previous dangerous dog act. (C) “ Nuisance dog ” means a dog that has been designated as such in accordance with section 955.23 of the Revised Code or a dog that has previously engaged in a nuisance dog act when evidence of such
engagement is presented to a court and the court determines that the dog has engaged
in a previous nuisance dog act. (D) “Nuisance dog act,” “dangerous dog act,” and “vicious dog act” have the same meanings
as in section 955.22 of the Revised Code . (E) “ Police dog ” means a dog that has been trained, and may be used, to assist one or more law enforcement
officers in the performance of their official duties. (F) “ Dog kennel ” or “ kennel ” means an establishment that keeps, houses, and maintains adult dogs, as defined
in section 956.01 of the Revised Code , for the purpose of breeding the dogs for a fee or other consideration received through
a sale, exchange, or lease and that is not a high volume breeder licensed under Chapter
956. of the Revised Code.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 955.01
What does Ohio Revised Code § 955.01 cover?
Section 955.01 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 § 955.01?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 955.01 apply to my situation?
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