Exotic Pets: Dublin vs Westerville
How do exotic pets rules compare between Dublin, OH and Westerville, OH?
Dublin and Westerville have similar restriction levels.
Dublin, OH
Franklin County
Ohio prohibits most dangerous wild animals under ORC 935 (Dangerous Wild Animal Act). Dublin follows state law; big cats, bears, primates, and venomous snakes are banned.
View full Dublin rules →Westerville, OH
Franklin County
Westerville prohibits dangerous wild animals and restricted snakes under CO 505 and ORC 2927.21 (Ohio Dangerous Wild Animals Act). Big cats, bears, primates, crocodilians, and venomous snakes are banned. Common exotic pets like ferrets, rabbits, and small reptiles are allowed.
View full Westerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dublin | Westerville |
|---|---|---|
| State Law | ORC 935 | ORC 2927.21 |
| Banned | Big cats, bears, primates | - |
| Venomous Snakes | Prohibited | - |
| Livestock | Residential ban | - |
| Banned Species | - | Big cats, bears, primates, crocs, venomous snakes |
| Allowed | - | Ferrets, rabbits, small reptiles |
| Max Penalty | - | 4th degree felony |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dublin FAQ
Who enforces this in Dublin?
Dublin code enforcement at (614) 410-4400 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Dublin?
Dublin code enforcement at (614) 410-4400 handles complaints.
Westerville FAQ
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
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