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OH HB290
Bill
Status
6/30/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jay Goyal
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AI Summary
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Amends Ohio Revised Code section 2903.13 to add assault against dog wardens, deputy dog wardens, humane agents, and animal control officers as a felony of the fifth degree.
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Assault charge applies when the victim is engaged in duties or official responsibilities associated with their employment or position.
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Dog wardens and deputy dog wardens must be appointed or employed under Chapter 955 of the Revised Code.
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Humane agents must be appointed under Chapter 1717 of the Revised Code.
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Animal control officers must be appointed or employed by a political subdivision.
Legislative Description
To specify that an assault against a dog warden, deputy dog warden, humane agent, or animal control officer is a felony of the fifth degree.
Assault dog warden/humane agent/animal control officer-a felony
Last Action
To Criminal Justice
6/30/2011