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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 955.03

Dogs are personal property

Effective: March 20, 2026; Latest Legislation: House Bill 247 - 136th General Assembly

Any dog that has been registered under sections 955.02 and 955.04 of the Revised Code and any dog not required to be registered under such sections shall be considered as personal property and have all the rights and privileges and be subject to like restraints as other livestock.

Last updated January 16, 2026 at 8:22 AM

Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.