The conviction of an agent or employee of cruelty to animals does not bar an action for cruelty to animals against his employer for allowing a state of facts to exist which will induce cruelty to animals on the part of such agent or employee.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 1717.12

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59