OH HB450

Allows a law enforcement officer who retires in good standing from a canine or equine unit to purchase their assigned police dog or horse for one dollar with approval from the agency and legislative authority.

Officer must receive dual approval: from the law enforcement agency served by the animal and from the legislative authority of the municipal corporation or political subdivision (or director of public safety for state highway patrol animals).

Prohibits any police dog or horse purchased by a retiring officer under this provision from being purchased by or serving any other law enforcement agency.

Existing provisions remain unchanged for officers who purchase animals when canine/equine units are disbanded or when animals become injured, disabled, or too old for duty.

Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 9.62 and 721.15 to exempt police dogs and horses from standard municipal property sale requirements.