Ohio Chapter 955 — Dogs

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.01— [Former R.C. 955.02, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Definitions
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.02— [Former R.C. 955.01, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Registration of dogs
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.03— Dogs are personal property
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.04— Kennel registration
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.05— Registration of dog or dog kennel during year
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.06— Registration fee for partial year and multiple years
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.07— Certificate of registration and tags - record kept by county auditor
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.08— [Former R.C. 955.09, renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Period of validity
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.09— [Former R.C. 955.10, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Tags to be worn
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.10— [Former R.C. 955.221, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Local ordinances or resolutions pertaining to dog control
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.11— Transfer of ownership
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.12— Dog wardens
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.14— Increasing dog and kennel registration fees
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.15— Impounding dogs
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.16— Disposing of impounded dogs
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.17— Costs - fees
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.18— Redemption of dog
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.19— Funds
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.20— Dog and kennel fund
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.021— [Former R.C. 955.011, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Free and permanent registration for guide, leader, hearing, or support dogs
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.21— Requirement to properly confine or restrain a dog
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.022— [Former R.C. 955.012, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Law enforcement canine registration
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.22— Vicious, dangerous, and nuisance dog acts
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.023— [Former R.C. 955.013, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Registration of dogs and kennels via internet
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.23— [Former R.C. 955.222, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Vicious, dangerous, and nuisance dog designation procedures
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.024— County auditor notification of a dangerous or vicious dog registration or address change
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.24— [Former R.C. 955.22, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Vicious and dangerous dog ownership requirements
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.26— Rabies quarantine
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.27— Disposition of surplus fund
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.28— Dog may be killed for certain acts - owner liable for damages
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.41— Examination of claim
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.42— Reimbursement for rabies bite
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.43— Dogs with blind, deaf or mobility impaired person
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.44— Fines credited to dog and kennel fund
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.50— Sale and transportation of dogs
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.54— Possession of certain dogs by convicted felons prohibited
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.60— Vicious, dangerous, and nuisance dog acts
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.61— Dog attack notifications
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.121— Appointment of sheriff as county dog warden
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.151— Chemical capture of companion animals
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.201— Ohio pet fund - sterilization services
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.261— Duties after dog bites person
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.262— [Former R.C. 955.40, renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Forfeiture