Ohio § 955.54
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 955.54, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 955.54.
(A) No person who is convicted of or pleads guilty to a felony offense of violence committed
on or after May 22, 2012, or a felony violation of any provision of Chapter 959.,
2923., or 2925. of the Revised Code committed on or after May 22, 2012, shall knowingly
own, possess, have custody of, or reside in a residence with any of the following
for a period of three years commencing either upon the date of release of the person
from any period of incarceration imposed for the offense or violation or, if the person
is not incarcerated for the offense or violation, upon the date that the person plead
guilty to or was convicted of the offense or violation: (1) An unspayed or unneutered dog older than twelve weeks of age; (2) Any dog that has been determined to be a dangerous dog or vicious dog under Chapter
955. of the Revised Code; (3) Any dog that does not have a permanently implanted microchip that has an identification
number that is unique to the microchip. (B) Division (A) of this section does not apply to any person who is confined in a correctional
institution of the department of rehabilitation and correction. (2) 1 Division (A) of this section does not apply to any person with respect to any dog
that the person owned, possessed, had custody of, or resided in a residence with prior
to May 22, 2012. (C) Whoever recklessly violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first
degree. 1
Division designator so in original.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 955.54
What does Ohio Revised Code § 955.54 cover?
Section 955.54 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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