[Oagdu] penalty for violating Ohio service animal law 955.43

[Marianne Denning]

I don't think we need to address the penalty issue related to denying
services to people with service animals.

On 2/2/15, Timothy J. Meloy <tmeloy at fuse.net> wrote:
> 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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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053