The Clermont County Humane Society http://www.ouranimalshelter.com/
outlines requirements and suggestions for keeping pets and neighbors
safe and happy. All dogs must be licensed and registered. This is not
only the policy of the Clermont County Humane Society, but it is a
state law. All owners of dogs older than three months of age must
apply for registration each year before January 31st. Registered dogs
must wear a license at all times.
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The Ohio Revised Code 955.22(C) states: No owner, keeper, or harborer
of any dog shall fail at any time to keep it either physically
confined or restrained upon the premises of the owner, keeper, or
harborer by a leash, tether, adequate fence, supervision, or secure
enclosure to prevent escape.
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The Miami Township Resolution 92-5 adopted on April 15, 1992 states:
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Miami Township finds that the dogs
which habitually and frequently howl, bark or yelp creating
unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such a character, intensity
and duration as to disturb the peace and quiet of the Township are a
nuisance; and,
WHEREAS, ORC 955.221 gives townships authority to control such nuisances;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Miami Township:
Section 1: No person shall keep or harbor any dog within Miami Township which by frequent and habitual barking, howling or yelping creates unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such a character, intensity and duration as to disturb the peace and quiet of any person in the Township. Any person who allows any dog habitually to remain or be lodged or fed within any dwelling, building, yard or enclosure, which said person own or occupies, shall be considered to be harboring such dog.
Section 2. Whoever violates this resolution is guilty of a minor misdemeanor and can be penalized up to $100.00 fine.
Section 3. This resolution shall became effective April 15, 1992.