EXECUTIVE ORDER ON DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS

Existing, Underused Legal Powers Tapped While Longer-Term Legal Solution Finalized.

In response to the recent tragedy in Muskingum County involving dangerous wild animals, Gov. John R. Kasich issued an Executive Order instructing state agencies to use existing but underused legal powers in innovative ways to address threats to animal welfare and public health and safety, as well as better support the enforcement efforts of local officials.

http://www.governor.ohio.gov/Portals/0/pdf/news/DWA%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf