Avery’s Law (H.B. 247): Compliance and Liability for Animal Care Agencies

Speaker: DanaMarie Pannella,

Holland & Muirden Attorneys at Law,

with Sharon Harvey, CEO of the Cleveland APL, and

Larry Williams, Licking County Dog Warden

February 24, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (+Q&A) on Zoom

Ohio House Bill 247, known as Avery’s Law, creates new legal obligations for animal shelters, rescues, humane societies, and dog wardens that house dogs. 

This seminar will provide a practical overview of Avery’s Law and how it applies to dogs taken in from cruelty cases, as part of protective custody, or as strays, transfers, or surrenders. Attendees will learn how to comply with the law’s requirements while minimizing the risk of civil and criminal liability for their organization, staff, and volunteers. It is designed to help animal care agencies implement compliant policies, procedures, and best practices under the new statutory framework.

REGISTRATION FEE

• $0 for Ohio Fed Webinar Bundle participants with code
• $25 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 1-5 program participants 

• $35 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 6-10 program participants 

• $45 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 11+ program participants 

• $50 per organization for non-members 

Ohio Animal Welfare Federation is an approved provider of content which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specifications. Every hour of training equals 1 CE towards CAWA Recertification.

This webinar has also been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located here.