Ohio § 955.121
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 955.121, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 955.121.
(A)(1) In lieu of appointing a county dog warden and deputies under section 955.12 of the Revised Code , a board of county commissioners may appoint the county sheriff to enforce sections 955.01 to 955.27 and 955.50 of the Revised Code . If a board chooses to appoint the county sheriff as the county dog warden, the board
shall enter into a two-year written agreement with the sheriff for that purpose at
the first meeting in a calendar year following a general election in which at least
one of the members of the board was elected. (2) The agreement may authorize both of the following: (a) The sheriff to appoint sheriff's deputies or persons other than peace officers as
deputy dog wardens; (b) The transfer of any benefits accrued by employees who are transferred as a result
of the county sheriff's being appointed as the county dog warden. (B) Any dog warden and deputy dog wardens appointed under this section shall comply with
both of the following: (1) Any training requirements applicable to county dog wardens and deputy dog wardens
appointed or employed under section 955.12 of the Revised Code ; (2) The requirements established in that section. (C) If a county sheriff or a sheriff's deputies are appointed as a dog warden or deputy
dog wardens under this section, references in this chapter and in Chapters 953., 956.,
and 959. of the Revised Code to “dog warden” and “deputy dog warden” shall be deemed
to be replaced, respectively, with references to “sheriff” and “deputy sheriff.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 955.121
What does Ohio Revised Code § 955.121 cover?
Section 955.121 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.
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