955.01[Former R.C. 955.02, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Definitions.955.02[Former R.C. 955.01, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Registration of dogs.955.021[Former R.C. 955.011, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Free and permanent registration for guide, leader, hearing, or support dogs.955.022[Former R.C. 955.012, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Law enforcement canine registration.955.023[Former R.C. 955.013, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Registration of dogs and kennels via internet.955.024County auditor notification of a dangerous or vicious dog registration or address change.955.03Dogs are personal property.955.04Kennel registration.955.05Registration of dog or dog kennel during year.955.06Registration fee for partial year and multiple years.955.07Certificate of registration and tags - record kept by county auditor.955.08[Former R.C. 955.09, renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Period of validity.955.09[Former R.C. 955.10, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Tags to be worn.955.10[Former R.C. 955.221, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Local ordinances or resolutions pertaining to dog control.955.11Transfer of ownership.955.12Dog wardens.955.121Appointment of sheriff as county dog warden.955.14Increasing dog and kennel registration fees.955.15Impounding dogs.955.151Chemical capture of companion animals.955.16Disposing of impounded dogs.955.17Costs - fees.955.18Redemption of dog.955.19Funds.955.20Dog and kennel fund.955.201Ohio pet fund - sterilization services.955.21Requirement to properly confine or restrain a dog.955.22Vicious, dangerous, and nuisance dog acts.955.23[Former R.C. 955.222, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Vicious, dangerous, and nuisance dog designation procedures.955.24[Former R.C. 955.22, amended and renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Vicious and dangerous dog ownership requirements.955.26Rabies quarantine.955.261Duties after dog bites person.955.262[Former R.C. 955.40, renumbered by H.B. 247, 136th General Assembly, effective 03/20/2026] Forfeiture.955.27Disposition of surplus fund.955.28Dog may be killed for certain acts - owner liable for damages.955.41Examination of claim.955.42Reimbursement for rabies bite.955.43Dogs with blind, deaf or mobility impaired person.955.44Fines credited to dog and kennel fund.955.50Sale and transportation of dogs.955.54Possession of certain dogs by convicted felons prohibited.955.60Dog complaint notification procedures.955.61Dog attack notifications.