[Oagdu] penalty for violating Ohio service animal law 955.43

[Timothy J. Meloy]

Glad to help. Do we still want to address the penalty issue or is that now moot since there indeed is a penalty? You should also note that a fourth degree misdemeanor can be a criminal offense. Pretty tough penalty all things considered. 
TK


> On Feb 2, 2015, at 9:26 AM, Marianne Denning via Oagdu <oagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thanks to TJ, I was able to find the penalty for businesses or
> individuals who violate the service animal law in Ohio.  The law
> itself is found in Title XXIX Chapter 955.43 and the penalty is found
> in Chapter 955.99. It is a 4th class misdemeanor with a maximum
> penalty of 30 days in jail and $250.00 fine. Part of the problem in
> Ohio is that there are several laws in different locations that cover
> service animals.
> 
> We had our first meeting last night and more meetings are being
> planned.  Thanks to all of you who participated and I will keep
> everyone informed.
> 
> -- 
> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
> 
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