Grove City and Franklin County require dogs to be physically restrained at all times when off the owner's property. ORC 955.22 makes running at large a strict-liability offense for the owner.
Under ORC 955.22, no dog may run unconfined except when lawfully hunting or engaged in training. Grove City reinforces the state law through local enforcement and cooperation with Franklin County Animal Control. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when in parks, on sidewalks, and in any public area. Retractable leashes are allowed but must be locked to 6 feet in crowded settings. Fury Park, Windsor Park, and Gantz Park are not off-leash areas.
First running-at-large offense: minor misdemeanor, up to 150 dollars fine. Third and subsequent offenses escalate to fourth-degree misdemeanor with possible jail time and mandatory confinement orders.
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