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OH HB503
Bill
Status
5/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Danny Bubp
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AI Summary
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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.
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Removes the prima facie evidence provision that previously stated an animal running at large in public areas was automatic proof of violation.
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Adds a negligence requirement to section 951.10, making animal owners liable for damages only if they negligently permitted animals to run at large.
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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