Ohio § 955.42
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 955.42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 955.42.
A person bitten or injured by an animal afflicted with rabies, if the bite or injury
has caused the person to employ medical or surgical treatment, may present, within
four months after the bite or injury and at a regular meeting of the board of county
commissioners of the county where the bite or injury was received, an itemized account
of the expenses incurred and amount paid by the person for medical and surgical treatment,
verified by the person's own affidavit and that of the person's attending physician. The administrator or executor of the estate of a deceased person may present such
an account, execute such an affidavit on behalf of the deceased person, and present
that affidavit and the attending physician's affidavit to the board within that four-month
period. If the person so bitten or injured is a minor, the person's parent or guardian may
present such an account, execute such an affidavit on behalf of the person, and present
that affidavit and the attending physician's affidavit to the board within that four-month
period. The person, the administrator or executor, or the parent or guardian, as applicable,
shall present, with the account and affidavits, documentation establishing that the
person, the person's estate, or the parent or guardian, as applicable, is unable,
without deprivation of basic needs, to further provide for the payment of the expenses
incurred for the medical or surgical treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 955.42
What does Ohio Revised Code § 955.42 cover?
Section 955.42 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 § 955.42?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 955.42" (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 § 955.42 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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