FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - DOMESTICATED ANIMAL LAW

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
DOMESTICATED ANIMAL LAW

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U.S. Code Sections:

7 U.S. Code § 2156: Animal fighting venture prohibition
42 U.S. Code § 289d: Animals in research

Ohio Revised Code Sections:

O.R.C. § 9.62: Purchase of a police dog or horse
O.R.C. Chapter 941: Animal Diseases - Selected sections of this Chapter include:
- O.R.C. § 941.01: Animal disease definitions
- O.R.C. § 941.08: Testing or examining animal
- O.R.C. § 941.09: Rules governing identification of animals
- O.R.C. § 941.10: Rules governing importation and movement of animals
- O.R.C. § 941.11: Order for destruction of animal
- O.R.C. § 941.14: Disposal of dead or destroyed animals
- O.R.C. § 941.15: Owner failing to dispose of dead animal
- O.R.C. § 941.99: Penalty
O.R.C. Chapter 955: Dogs - Selected sections of this Chapter include:
- O.R.C. § 955.01: Registration of dogs
- O.R.C. § 955.011: Registration for guide, leader, hearing or support dogs to be free and permanent
- O.R.C. § 955.03: Dogs are personalty
- O.R.C. § 955.08: Tags
- O.R.C. § 955.10: Tags to be worn
- O.R.C. § 955.11: Transfer of ownership certificate
- O.R.C. § 955.12: Dog wardens
- O.R.C. § 955.15: Impounding dogs
- O.R.C. § 955.22: Confining, restraining, debarking dogs
- O.R.C. § 955.221: Local ordinances or resolutions pertaining to dog control
- O.R.C. § 955.28: Dog may be killed for certain acts- owner liable for damage
- O.R.C. § 955.30: Action to recover for loss or injury
- O.R.C. § 955.43: Dogs with blind, deaf or mobility impaired person
- O.R.C. § 955.50: Sale and transportation of dogs
- O.R.C. § 955.51: Claims for value of animal injured or killed by coyote
- O.R.C. § 955.99: Penalty
O.R.C. § 961: Pet cemeteries
O.R.C. § 5804.08 : Trust to provide for care of animal

Ohio Administrative Code Sections:

O.A.C. § 901-5-13: Health requirements for animals exhibited on fair grounds
O.A.C. § 901:5-7-18: Brand and product names for pet foods
O.A.C. § 1501:3-2-17: Releasing of animals and plants prohibited
O.A.C. § 1501:3-2-18: Animals and pets in state forests
O.A.C. § 1501:3-2-08: Animals in campgrounds
O.A.C. § 1501:41-3-06: Animal leash requirement
O.A.C. § 1501:41-3-34: Dog exercise areas
O.A.C. § 4112-5-02: Definitions [Pertains to accomodation]

Cleveland Codified Ordinances:

§ 205.01: Animal bites; report and quarantine
§ 205.02: Nuisance Conditions
§ 509.12: Animals prohibited from injuring trees
§ 559.33: Control of dogs or other animals
§ 559.41: Disturbing animals or wildlife
§ 559.99: Penalty
§ 605.10: Unnecessary noise

Articles:

Guehl, Robert, Dog Bite Liability Law: Election Of Remedies, 15 Ohio Trial 20 (Spr. 2005)
Hindel, Joanne E., Taking Care Of Hildy And Lieblich: Establishing A Pet Trust Under Ohio Law, 79 Cleveland Bar Journal 36 (Dec. 2007)
Mills, Julie S., "And In Trust For My Pet...,” 21 Ohio Lawyer 24 (July/Aug. 2007)
Ogline, Michael A., Trusts For The Care Of Animals: Estate Planning Goes To The Dogs, 18 Probate Law Journal of Ohio 9 (Sep./Oct. 2007)
Rogo, Patricia A., Man's Best Friend, 75 Cleveland Bar Journal 12 (Sep. 2004)
Stolarsky, Marc L., Ohio Animal Trusts, 18 Probate Law Journal of Ohio 172 (Mar./Apr. 2008)
Findlaw: Dog/Animal Bites: This article discusses owner liability, potential defenses, potentially responsible parties, as well as additional resources.
Ohio Bar: Ohio Law Helps You Provide For Fido After You’re Gone
Animal Legal Defense Fund: Pet Custody: Fighting Over Fido and Fluffy

Organizations:

PeTA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
PGAA: Pet Guardian Angels of America
The Humane Society of the United States

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