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(A) Any person authorized to enforce this chapter shall investigate any complaint that indicates a possible violation of any provision of this chapter involving a dog.
(B) If, after investigating an alleged violation of this chapter under division (A) of this section, an authorized person does not cite a person for or charge a person with a violation, the authorized person shall notify, in accordance with division (C) of this section, the owner, keeper, or harborer of the dog that there has been a complaint regarding the dog and that the authorized person investigated a possible violation. The notice shall specify both of the following:
(1) A citation to the applicable provision or provisions of law at issue;
(2) Contact information for the authorized person.
(C) The authorized person shall post the notice on the door of the dwelling at which the dog resides within twenty-four hours after the authorized person concludes the investigation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title IX. Agriculture Animals Fences § 955.60 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-ix-agriculture-animals-fences/oh-rev-code-sect-955-60/
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