Dangerous wild animals (big cats, bears, primates, venomous snakes, large constrictors) are banned in Lakewood under ORC 935. Common exotic pets (ferrets, reptiles under thresholds, parrots) are allowed under LCO 505.
Ohio passed ORC 935 (Dangerous Wild Animal Act) after the 2011 Zanesville incident. It bans possession of lions, tigers, bears, wolves, primates, crocodilians over certain sizes, and pythons over 12 feet without a state permit. Lakewood enforces through LCO 505 animal control and defers to state law for exotic classifications. Standard pets allowed without permit: ferrets, domestic rabbits, rodents, non-venomous snakes under 12 feet, most lizards, birds, fish. Livestock (goats, pigs, chickens) have separate rules.
ORC 935 violation: M1 up to 1,000 dollars first offense. Felony if animal escapes or injures someone. Animal seized and transferred to state facility.
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