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OH HB503

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/10/2010

Primary Sponsor

Danny Bubp

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Origin

House of Representatives

128th General Assembly (2009-2010)

AI Summary

  • Adds llamas and alpacas to the list of animals subject to Ohio's running-at-large restrictions in section 951.02, which already covered horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and geese.

  • Removes the prima facie evidence provision that previously stated an animal running at large in public areas was automatic proof of violation.

  • Adds a negligence requirement to section 951.10, making animal owners liable for damages only if they negligently permitted animals to run at large.

  • Changes section 951.99 criminal penalties to apply only when someone recklessly (rather than knowingly) violates running-at-large restrictions, establishing a higher threshold for criminal liability.

Legislative Description

Regarding the liability of owners of certain animals that are running at large.

Animals running at large-owner liability

Last Action

To Agriculture & Natural Resources

5/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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