Ohio § 956.041
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 956.041, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 956.041.
(A) As used in this section, “ out-of-state dog breeder ” means a dog breeder located outside of this state that, if located in this state,
would be a high volume breeder. (B) A dog broker or the owner or operator of a pet store that seeks to purchase a dog
from an in-state high volume breeder or out-of-state dog breeder, prior to completing
the transaction, shall request the breeder to sign a document prescribed and provided
by the director of agriculture. The document shall state that the in-state high volume breeder or out-of-state dog
breeder is in compliance with the standards of care established in rules adopted under
section 956.03 and in section 956.031 of the Revised Code . The broker or owner or operator shall keep and maintain the signed document. If the in-state high volume breeder or out-of-state dog breeder does not provide
the signed document, the broker or owner or operator shall not purchase the dog. The broker or owner or operator shall allow the director to inspect the signed document
during normal business hours. With respect to a pet store, the requirements established under this section are
in addition to the requirements established under section 956.20 of the Revised Code . (C) No dog broker or owner or operator of a pet store shall knowingly sell a dog unless
the broker or owner or operator has obtained a signed document with respect to the
dog as required under division (B) of this section. The director shall not assess a civil penalty under section 956.13 of the Revised Code against a dog broker or the owner or operator of a pet store for a violation of this
division if the broker or owner or operator has obtained such a document with regard
to the dog. (D) The director shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code
that establish requirements and procedures governing the administration and enforcement
of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 956.041
What does Ohio Revised Code § 956.041 cover?
Section 956.041 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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