Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: Every person must pay the fee required by rule 1501:46-2-08 of the Administrative Code for use of a private structure located on private property extending over the waters of the division, or on the waters of the division or located on state property and shall properly…

19.03 PDF: No person who is a holder of a current and valid dock permit for a state constructed dock or a private dock constructed from state owned land shall fail to remove any vessel occupying the licensed facility on or before the expiration date of the dock permit. Any vessel…

19.03 PDF: No person shall leave a watercraft or trailer in a dry moorage lot or dry rack storage facility when said watercraft or trailer is in an unlocked or unsecured condition. Last updated February 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM Authorized By: 1546.04 Amplifies: 1546.02, 1546.03, 1546.…

19.03 PDF: No person shall anchor, moor, or tie-up any vessel to any dock facility, or structure on the waters of the division in such a way that said vessel threatens to or does block, impede, or restrict other vessels in their normal and reasonable use of the waters of the divi…

19.03 PDF: No person shall construct or maintain a dock, moorage, tie-up, or other structure for the purpose of mooring vessels on, over, or adjacent to the lands or waters of the division without first having applied for and received a written permit from the chief of the divisi…

19.03 PDF: Where any dock, tie-up space or superaqueous structure has been constructed or is in any stage of construction over any waters of the division without a dock construction permit having been issued, or where a current year dock tag is not displayed or where a current or…

19.03 PDF: The owner of a dock, tie-up space or superaqueous structure shall maintain the structure in a condition of good repair according to the standard plans and specifications of the division for docks and tie-up spaces. In the event of failure to make necessary repairs and …

19.03 PDF: In the event a situation develops wherein docks administered by the division must be closed due to flood or other natural conditions in accordance with rule 1501:46-3-02 of the Administrative Code, the division reserves the right to remove and secure watercraft if the …

19.03 PDF: On any water area under the management authority of the division, no unauthorized subsurface mixer, submersible aerator, subaqueous device, or any other artificial means of preventing or limiting ice formation on the surface of the water may be installed or utilized wi…

19.03 PDF: No person shall construct or permit the construction of any seawall or other shoreline revetment on the shoreline of any lake or other body of water administered by the division without first having applied for and received written permission from the chief of the divi…

19.03 PDF: No person shall carry or transport gasoline or gas mixtures on or across state docks except on those docks or in those areas designated for such purpose by the area manager. Last updated February 17, 2026 at 2:13 PM Authorized By: 1546.04 Amplifies: 1546.02, 1546.04 Fi…

19.03 PDF: Upon any lands or waters under the management of the division of parks and watercraft, it shall be unlawful to impede or obstruct access to a watercraft launching facility or other designated recreational vessel access site in any of the following ways:(A) Intentionall…

19.03 PDF: Parks and watercraft rules are in addition to and supplement the state traffic laws which are in force and which are incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Last updated May 6, 2024 at 9:45 AM Authorized By: 1546.02 Amplifies: 1546.02, 1546.04, 4511.06, 4511.07 Fiv…

19.03 PDF: No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon roadways under supervision of the division within any area administered by the division at a speed in excess of twenty miles per hour, or at a speed in excess as marked with a traffic control device on the roadways by the di…

19.03 PDF: (A) No person shall leave any motor vehicle in any place not designated for stopping or parking of motor vehicles, in any place marked with a traffic control device as a "No Parking" zone, alongside any other motor vehicle stopped or standing at the edge or curb of any…

19.03 PDF: Whenever any natural resources officer finds any vehicle stopped, parked or standing in an area prohibited by rule 1501:46-13-03 of the Administrative Code or unattended upon or within the right of way of any road or where such vehicle clearly obstructs pedestrian or v…

19.03 PDF: (A) Except as authorized in writing by the area manager, it is unlawful to:(1) Operate any motor vehicle, golf cart, bicycle, motorized bicycle, or electric bicycle within any area administered by the division except on such roads, driveways, and other such thoroughfar…

19.03 PDF: The operator of a motor vehicle, bicycle, or horse shall grant the right-of-way to all pedestrians crossing streets, lanes, or highways within any area administered by the division. Last updated February 25, 2022 at 2:51 PM Authorized By: 1546.04 Amplifies: 1546.02, 15…

19.03 PDF: Through trucks may not be operated on park roads within any area administered by the division. For the purpose of this rule, a "through truck" shall mean any truck having established points of departure and destination neither of which are within the said area. Last up…

19.03 PDF: No person shall operate any motor vehicle, in any area administered by the division, which is producing an unusual amount of noise or smoke or in such a way as to create unnecessary noise or smoke from the motor vehicle. Last updated February 25, 2022 at 2:51 PM Author…

19.03 PDF: No person shall operate any motor vehicle within any division camping area or controlled access cabin area except for necessary, direct transportation to or from his campsite or cabin or to and from a campsite or cabin for which he has been granted a visitor pass. Last…

19.03 PDF: (A) No person shall ride, usher, lead, or keep a saddle horse or other animal used as a means of transport in any area administered by the division except on roads, streets or driveways and such trails, paths, or areas so designated or so marked as bridle trails, nor s…

19.03 PDF: (A) Upon or within the boundaries of any lands administered by the division it is permissible to utilize any land class aircraft operated by an onboard pilot, including but not limited to any single or multi-engine airplane, helicopter or gyroplane, wing-in-ground craf…

19.03 PDF: While actually engaged in loading or unloading a watercraft from a trailer attached to a motor vehicle upon a boat ramp of a lake or river administered by the division, no person except the operator of such motor vehicle shall occupy any space within the passenger comp…

19.03 PDF: It is unlawful for any person to occupy or permit any other person to occupy any recreational vessel or trailer intended for transporting a recreational vessel while it is being used as a conveyance on any land area within a state park including any campground, divisio…

19.03 PDF: No person shall operate a snowmobile, ice boat, or all purpose vehicle upon or over any area administered by the division, except upon those lands or waters where the chief has established special areas, roads, or trails designated for such operation and so directed by…

19.03 PDF: No person shall operate a snowmobile or cross country ski on any division designated area, road, or trail unless the subsurface soil of said area, road, or trail has been determined by the division to be solidly frozen and completely covered with snow or ice. Said area…

19.03 PDF: (A) No person shall operate a snowmobile, ice boat, or all purpose vehicle upon the frozen surface of waters of the division when such waters have not been specifically posted, indicating said vehicles may be operated thereon.(B) Ice thickness for the operation of a sn…

19.03 PDF: No person shall operate a snowmobile, ice boat, or all purpose vehicle on lands and waters designated for such operation as provided in rule 1501:46-14-01 of the Administrative Code at any time between the hours of eleven p.m. E.S.T. and six a.m. E.S.T. Last updated Fe…

19.03 PDF: No person shall operate a snowmobile, ice boat, or all purpose vehicle upon any area, road, or trail administered by the division without due regard for the safety and rights of other persons so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person. Last updated Febr…

19.03 PDF: No person shall operate a snowmobile, ice boat, or all purpose vehicle in such a manner as to willfully damage or destroy living vegetation and trails on lands and waters administered by the division. Last updated February 25, 2022 at 5:31 PM Authorized By: 1546.04 Amp…

19.03 PDF: When operating a snowmobile on lands or waters administered by the division, the operator of said vehicle shall slow his vehicle to a reasonable and prudent speed and shall yield the right-of-way when overtaking or travelling near any person who is not upon a snowmobil…

19.03 PDF: No person between the ages of twelve and fifteen, inclusive, shall operate a snowmobile or all purpose vehicle, as defined in section 4519.01 of the Revised Code, on any lands or waters administered by the division unless such person is under direct visual and audible …

19.03 PDF: Unless otherwise defined in rule 1501:46-1-04 of the Administrative Code, the definitions set forth in section 1531.01 of the Revised Code are incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Last updated May 6, 2024 at 9:45 AM Authorized By: 1546.04 Amplifies: 1531.01, 154…

19.03 PDF: (A) No person shall cut or cut and fish through a hole in ice which has a diameter that exceeds twelve inches in any of the waters of the division.(B) No person shall use an ice fishing shelter which does not have exhibited on the outside of the structure, the name and…

19.03 PDF: No person shall at any time engage in fishing in any beach waters, bathing, or swimming area of the division, or any area where boundaries are posted with "No Fishing" or "Fishing Prohibited" signs. Last updated February 25, 2022 at 1:15 PM Authorized By: 1546.04 Ampli…

19.03 PDF: (A) The areas listed in this chapter under the jurisdiction, supervision, custody, or control of the division upon which hunting and trapping are permitted according to the rules herein provided are hereby designated as "public hunting areas."(B) Within any area on a p…

19.03 PDF: No person shall hunt or trap game birds, game quadrupeds, or fur bearing animals on any lands or waters administered by the division, except as permitted in rules 1501:46-15-07 and 1501:46-15-08 of the Administrative Code; provided that any such hunting or trapping is …

19.03 PDF: (A) Notwithstanding any provisions of rule 1501:46-15-08 of the Administrative Code, no person shall at any time take, hunt, kill, pursue, or shoot at any wildlife or wild animals by any means within four hundred feet of any camping area, overnight facility or area, pi…

19.03 PDF: It shall be lawful to hunt game birds, game quadrupeds, and fur bearing animals and trap fur bearing animals in the parks named in this rule when done in accordance to the official hunting maps for the parks listed. Official hunting maps indicate those areas of the par…

19.03 PDF: No person shall place, construct, maintain, or use a permanent waterfowl blind in any area administered by the division without first obtaining a permanent waterfowl blind permit from the chief of the division or the chief's authorized agent.(A) Application for permane…

19.03 PDF: No person is authorized to utilize any area administered by the division for field trial purposes without first making application for and receiving a permits to do so from the chief of the division of parks and watercraft and the chief of the division of wildlife. Las…

19.03 PDF: The waist floatation device commonly known as a float tube or "belly boat" shall be permitted for use when fishing on lakes administered by the division. Such devices shall not be utilized in designated swimming areas, ski or speed zones. A float tube or "belly boat" s…

19.03 PDF: (A) The chief, with concurrence of the chief of the division of wildlife and the approval of the director, may offer drawings for special management hunts in areas where hunting would not ordinarily be permitted. The fee for entering drawings for these special manageme…

19.03 PDF: The chief of the division or the chief's authorized agent shall collect fees or rent from every person prior to allowing use of any facility operated or maintained on the lands or waters under the administration of the division when such rent or fee is provided for by …

19.03 PDF: No person shall, on any of the lands or waters under the administration of the division, use or occupy facilities or equipment privileges for the use or occupation of which a fee or other charge has been established prior to remitting payment of such fee or charge. At …

19.03 PDF: (A) Upon a finding that it will be for the best interests of the division, the chief may make available for dredging programs on state waters, or along the Muskingum river certain heavy equipment owned by the state of Ohio and utilized by the division in maintenance of…