Shell v. Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board

{¶ 37} I must dissent. On the one hand, the majority finds R.C. 4741.26(A) to be clearly written but then says that there are two competing views of the statute’s meaning. Such patent ambiguity calls for interpretation.

{¶ 38} When interpreting a statute, we must read the statute as a whole rather than take single sentences out of context. R.C. 4741.26(A) provides:

{¶ 39} “The state veterinary medical licensing board shall enforce this chapter and for that purpose shall make investigations relative thereto. Except as provided in this division, in making any inspection pursuant to this chapter,…