OH HB45

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

Mandates filing proof of successful training completion with the county recorder prior to appointment finalization; appointment is not final until proof is filed.

Establishes process for revocation of agent appointments if training requirements are not met or proof contains false or misleading information, with written notice filed by county humane society with county recorder.

Requires county humane society to pay county recorder fees for filing training proof and revocation notices.

Allows fines collected from animal cruelty violations to be directed to county humane societies for funding required agent training.