Ohio § 956.22
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 956.22, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 956.22.
(A) The director of agriculture, after providing an opportunity for an adjudication hearing
under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may assess a civil penalty against a person
who has violated or is violating division (A) , (B) , or (C) of section 956.20 of the Revised Code or division (E) of section 956.21 of the Revised Code . (B) The person who is assessed a civil penalty under this section is liable for a civil
penalty of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars for a first violation,
not more than five thousand dollars for a second violation, and not more than ten
thousand dollars for a third or subsequent violation. (C) Any person assessed a civil penalty under this section shall pay the amount prescribed
to the department of agriculture. The department shall remit all money collected under this section to the treasurer
of state for deposit in the commercial dog breeding fund created under section 956.18 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 956.22
What does Ohio Revised Code § 956.22 cover?
Section 956.22 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 § 956.22?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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