# Ohio Rev. Code § 959.10: Warning, explanation for failure to make report

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T9_C959_S959.10

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 959.10
- **Heading:** Warning, explanation for failure to make report
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 9 / Chapter 959 / § 959.10

## Text

April 12, 2021 House Bill 33 - 133rd General Assembly The entity with responsibility for employment oversight of an officer, dog warden, or deputy dog warden shall issue that individual a confidential written warning if the entity discovers that the individual has violated section 959.08 of the Revised Code. The entity shall include in the warning an explanation of the violation and the reporting requirement.

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