Ohio § 959.16
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 959.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 959.16.
(A) No person shall knowingly do any of the following: (1) Promote, engage in, or be employed at dogfighting; (2) Receive money or anything else of value for the admission of another person to a
dogfighting event or a place kept for dogfighting; (3) Sell, purchase, possess, or train a dog for dogfighting; (4) Use, train, or possess a dog for seizing, detaining, or maltreating a domestic animal; (5) Pay money or give anything else of value in exchange for admission to or be present
at a dogfight; (6) Witness a dogfight if it is presented as a public spectacle. (B) The department of agriculture may investigate complaints and follow up rumors of
dogfighting activities and may report any information so gathered to an appropriate
prosecutor or law enforcement agency. (C) Any peace officer, as defined in section 2935.01 of the Revised Code , may seize and cause to be impounded in accordance with section 959.161 of the Revised Code any dogs that have been, are, or are intended to be used in dogfighting. In addition, any peace officer shall confiscate any equipment or devices used in
training such dogs or as part of dogfights.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 959.16
What does Ohio Revised Code § 959.16 cover?
Section 959.16 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 § 959.16?
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