Effective: March 21, 2017
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 331 - 131st General Assembly
The regulation of pet stores is a matter of general statewide interest that requires statewide regulation. Sections 9 56.181 to 956.23 of the Revised Code and section 956.99 of the Revised Code constitute a comprehensive plan with respect to all aspects of the regulation of pet stores. Accordingly, it is the intent of the general assembly to preempt any local ordinance, resolution, or other law adopted to regulate the sale, delivery, barter, auction, broker, or transfer of a dog to a person from a pet store.