The bill amends section 956.181 of the Revised Code and repeals section 956.23, with the aim of updating the regulations governing pet stores in Ohio. Specifically, it establishes that all funds collected from license fees and civil penalties related to pet stores will be deposited into a newly created pet store license fund. The director of agriculture is tasked with using these funds to administer the relevant sections of the law, specifically sections 956.19 to 956.22, which govern pet store operations.

Additionally, the bill removes the existing section 956.23 from the Revised Code, indicating a shift in the regulatory framework for pet stores. This repeal suggests that the provisions previously outlined in section 956.23 are no longer deemed necessary or relevant under the new regulatory structure being established by this bill.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 956.181, 956.23