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Ohio Revised Code, 1979, Sections 955.011 and 955.43, amended 1984

Ohio statutory law guarantees a blind person the legal right to be accompanied by a specially trained dog guide in all public accommodations and on all public conveyances. No extra fee can be levied because of the dog guide's presence. A dog may not occupy a seat on a common carrier. Dog guides are exempt from licensing fees.

Public accommodations include hotels, restaurants, stores, places of resort and amusement, and all other places to which the general public is invited. (•955.43)

Public conveyances include taxis, trains, airplanes, buses, boats, and all other modes of transportation offered for pubic use. (•955.43)

Violation: Any person who interferes with the above enumerated rights is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and is punishable under Ohio law accordingly. (•955.99)

Ohio State Law Resources Link:
Official Website Of The Ohio Legislature
Ohio State Dog Laws, resources and advocacy of dog right
Ohio State laws, policies and regulations for animals, animal owners and animal enterprises Protection and Public awareness
Join Ohio State email group for your dog law and Legislation
Ohio State Dog protection legislation
Ohio State Ordinances For Unaltered Animal requirements, Spaying and Neutering of Dogs and Cats

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