OH HB175

Requires humane society agents to complete a minimum of 20 hours of training on animal cruelty investigation and prosecution, including instruction on animal husbandry practices, before appointment.

Mandates that proof of successful completion of required training must be filed with the county recorder before a person can be appointed as a humane society agent.

Requires proof of training to be signed by both the training organization's chief executive officer and the mayor or probate judge approving the appointment.

Authorizes mayors or probate judges to rescind agent appointments and require revocation if an agent has not completed required training or submitted false or misleading completion documentation.

Allows existing agents appointed prior to April 9, 2003, to continue serving temporarily but requires them to complete and file proof of training by December 31, 2004, or be suspended by operation of law.