COLUMBUS — It is now illegal for animal shelters to use gas chambers to euthanize pets in Ohio.
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The new rules went into effect this week and enhance Goddard’s law. The law classifies felony animal abuse crimes as acts of violence.
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With this new law, offenders would have the charge on their record for a lifetime.
Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 164 into law, effective April 3, ensuring that offenders will have a lifetime offense.