OH HB657

Adds definition of "companion animal" to Ohio's food safety code, referencing section 959.131 of the Revised Code.

Allows food service operations (excluding catering, delivery, mobile, temporary, and vending operations) to permit dogs in outdoor dining areas if ten specific conditions are met.

Requires dogs to be leashed or confined, kept from contaminating food and equipment, provided separate outdoor entrance, and prevented from accessing indoor premises.

Mandates employees working with food cannot have direct contact with dogs and must handwash if they do; requires maintenance and sanitation of outdoor dining areas.

Authorizes Directors of Agriculture and Health to adopt additional food handling and sanitation standards; establishes that dog owners are liable for damage but restaurants are not liable for dog bites occurring in compliance with the law.