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Title 15, Title 15. Conservation of Natural Resources

31 chapters · 1,004 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 151,004 Ch 1533, Chapter 1533 | Hunting; Fishing127 Ch 1547, Chapter 1547 | Watercraft And Waterways85 Ch 1567, Chapter 1567 | Mine Equipment; Safet…77 Ch 1509, Chapter 1509 | Division Of Oil And G…72 Ch 1513, Chapter 1513 | Coal Surface Mining51 Ch 1563, Chapter 1563 | Mine Construction, Ma…45 Ch 1531, Chapter 1531 | Division Of Wildlife43 Ch 1561, Chapter 1561 | Division Of Mineral R…41 Ch 1521, Chapter 1521 | Division Of Water Res…40 Ch 1545, Chapter 1545 | Park Districts40 Ch 1503, Chapter 1503 | Division Of Forestry37 Ch 1514, Chapter 1514 | Other Surface Mining35 Ch 1506, Chapter 1506 | Coastal Management34 Ch 1546, Chapter 1546 | Division Of Parks And…34

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.01 Director of natural resources - powers and duties
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(A) Except where otherwise expressly provided, the director of natural resources shall formulate and institute all the policies and programs of the department of natural resources. The chief of any division of the department shall not enter into any contract, agreement, or unders…
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.011 Preparing plans for construction and awarding of contracts
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(A) Except as provided in divisions (B), (C), and (D) of this section, the Ohio facilities construction commission shall supervise the design and construction of, and make contracts for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, enlargement, alteration, repair, or decoration …
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.012 Leasing and contracting for construction and operation of public service facilities in state parks
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(A) The director of natural resources may lease lands in state parks, as defined in section 1501.07 of the Revised Code, and contract for the construction and operation of public service facilities, as mentioned in that section, and for major renovation or remodeling of existing …
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.013 Designating natural resources law enforcement staff officers

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(A) Subject to division (B) of this section, the director of natural resources may designate an employee of the department of natural resources as a natural resources law enforcement staff officer. Such an officer may do any or all of the following:(1) Coordinate the law enforcem…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.02 Cooperative or contractual arrangements with federal and local government

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The director of natural resources may enter into cooperative or contractual arrangements with the United States or any agency or department thereof, other states, other departments and subdivisions of this state, or any other person or body politic for the accomplishment of the p…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.021 Expending funds for planning and engineering studies

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The director of natural resources may spend out of any funds appropriated to the department of natural resources for studies, planning, or engineering, such moneys as are necessary for the preparation of studies or plans for any state park or proposed state park in connection wit…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.023 Alteration of an oil and gas historical site

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(A) As used in this section, "historical site" means a site that has been designated by the Ohio history connection with a brown historical marker sign and has significance with respect to the state's oil and gas history. (B) The department of natural resources shall not physical…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.03 Annual report

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The director of natural resources shall make an annual report to the governor of the activities of the department of natural resources, and therewith shall render a detailed financial report by divisions covering the receipts and expenditures of all moneys which shall be publishe…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.05 Division chiefs and employees

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All chiefs of divisions in the department of natural resources shall be appointed by the director of natural resources. The chiefs of those divisions may be removed by the director. The chief engineer of the department of natural resources shall be a professional engineer registe…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.06 Quilter lodge

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The lodge located at Maumee Bay state park shall be known as the "Quilter lodge."

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.07 Public service facilities in state park

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The department of natural resources through the division of parks and watercraft may plan, supervise, acquire, construct, enlarge, improve, erect, equip, and furnish public service facilities such as inns, lodges, hotels, cottages, camping sites, scenic trails, picnic sites, rest…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.08 State park maintenance fund

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(A) There is hereby created in the state treasury the state park maintenance fund.(1) Notwithstanding section 1546.21 of the Revised Code, on or after the first day of July of each fiscal year, the director of natural resources may request the director of budget and management to…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.09 Leasing public service facilities

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The public service facilities mentioned in section 1501.07 of the Revised Code may be leased by the department of natural resources for the operation thereof as provided in section 1501.10 of the Revised Code, or may be operated by any person, firm, partnership, association, or c…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.091 Contracts for the operation of public service facilities

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Contracts for the operation of public service facilities shall be made in writing by the director of natural resources with the person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation whose bid, in consideration of the public interest, is determined by the director to be the best …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.10 Lease provisions

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Advertisement for bids for the leasing of public service facilities in state parks shall be published in any newspaper of general circulation in Franklin county and each county in which the facility to be leased is situated. The publication shall be made once each week for four c…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.11 Revenue from state parks and public service facilities - state park fund

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(A) The revenue derived from the operation or ownership of state parks or public service facilities shall be paid into the state park fund in accordance with section 1546.21 of the Revised Code; provided, that at such times and to the extent and in the manner provided in the orde…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.12 Issuance of state park revenue bonds

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(A) The director of natural resources, with the approval of the governor, may provide, at one time or from time to time, for the issuance of state park revenue bonds of the state, for the purpose of paying the cost of acquiring by purchase lands or interests therein to be used in…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.13 Securing bonds by mortgages and trust agreements

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In the discretion of the director of natural resources any bonds issued under sections 1501.12 to 1501.15, inclusive, of the Revised Code, may be secured by a trust agreement between the director and a corporate trustee, which trustee may be any trust company or bank having the p…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.14 Retiring bonds

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To the extent provided in the order of the director or in the trust agreement securing the bonds, all admission fees, charges, and rentals and all other revenues derived from the lands and interests therein and public service facilities, for the acquisition, construction, enlarge…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.15 No incurring of state debt without constitutional authorization

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Nothing in sections 1501.12 to 1501.15, inclusive, of the Revised Code, authorizes or permits the incurring of debt by the state of any kind or nature not authorized or permitted by the provisions of the constitution of the state in relation to state debt. Last updated April 8, 2…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.16 Performance bond refunds fund

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There is hereby created in the state treasury the performance bond refunds fund. The fund shall consist of money received by the department of natural resources from other entities as performance security. Upon the completion of work or satisfaction of terms for which the perform…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.191 Little Miami forest preserve

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Hillside land owned by the state adjacent to the Little Miami river is hereby declared the Little Miami forest preserve. This designation constitutes a statement of intent by the general assembly that such land be used and managed by state agencies having its custody or control f…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.21 Canoe and boating routes - markers

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The director of natural resources, in cooperation with any federal agency, any other state, any state agency or political subdivision of this state, any private organization, or any individual, may designate, and when feasible mark, canoe and boating routes on the waters in this …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.22 Water recreation hazard warning markers

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The director of natural resources may erect and maintain suitable markers to warn boaters of dams, that are hazardous on all waters of the state that are regularly used by the public, whether seasonally or during all seasons, for canoeing, kayaking, or similar watercraft recreati…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.23 Clean-up and beautification programs - volunteers

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The department of natural resources may utilize the services of volunteers to implement clean-up and beautification programs or any other programs that accomplish any of the purposes of the department. The director of natural resources shall approve all volunteer programs and may…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.24 Natural resources officers

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(A) The director of natural resources may appoint natural resources officers for purposes of custodial or patrol service on lands and waters owned, controlled, maintained, or administered by the department of natural resources under Chapters 1503., 1517., 1546., and 1547. of the …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.25 Effect of felony conviction

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(A) As used in this section, "felony" has the same meaning as in section 109.511 of the Revised Code.(B)(1) The director of natural resources shall not appoint a person as a natural resources officer under section 1501.24 of the Revised Code on a permanent or temporary basis or f…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.29 Payments to local taxing units

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(A) As used in this section: (1) "Qualifying land" means land that meets all of the following criteria: (a) The land is owned in fee by the department of natural resources or the department owns an interest in the land. (b) The land or the department's interest in the land is exe…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.40 Coordination and administration of National and Community Service Act of 1990

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The department of natural resources is the designated state agency responsible for the coordination and administration of sections 120 to 136 of the "National and Community Service Act of 1990," 104 Stat. 3127 (1990), 42 U.S.C.A. 12401 to 12456, as amended. With the assistance of…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.45 Forfeiture - distribution of proceeds - funds created

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(A) As used in this section:(1) "Forfeiture laws" means provisions that are established in Title XXIX of the Revised Code and that govern the forfeiture and disposition of certain property that is seized pursuant to a law enforcement investigation.(2) "Law enforcement division" m…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1501.47 Program support fund

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The program support fund is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of payments from divisions within the department of natural resources and any other payments received by the department related to the purposes of the fund. The director of natural resources shall u…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.01 Chief of the division of forestry - powers and duties

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The chief of the division of forestry shall administer this chapter.The chief may adopt, amend, and rescind rules, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of section 1503.43 of the Revised Code and for the admin…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.011 Conservation and development of forests - duties of chief

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The chief of the division of forestry shall be responsible for the conservation and development of forests within this state. The chief shall be concerned with silvicultural practices, including the proper planting, growing, protecting, harvesting, and managing of trees for such …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.03 Acquisition of forest areas

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The chief of the division of forestry shall cooperate with all state operated universities and the department of agriculture. The chief, with the approval of the director of natural resources, may purchase or acquire by gift, donations, or contributions any interest in land suita…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.04 Custody of forests

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The chief of the division of forestry may plant such trees as he deems expedient, and take such measures as are necessary to bring about a profitable growth of timber on lands described in section 1503.03 of the Revised Code. The chief may fence such lands with substantial wire f…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.05 Timber sale agreements

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(A) The chief of the division of forestry may sell timber and other forest products from the state forest, state forest nurseries, and federal lands in accordance with the terms of an agreement under section 1503.271 of the Revised Code whenever the chief considers such a sale de…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.06 State forest nursery

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The chief of the division of forestry may acquire suitable land in the name of the state and maintain it as a state forest nursery. He shall raise seedling trees of useful species for planting and, on terms approved by the director of natural resources, shall distribute the seedl…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.07 Property which is a forest-fire hazard may be declared a public nuisance

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The chief of the division of forestry may declare any property to be a public nuisance which by reason of its condition or operation is a special forest-fire hazard and as such endangers property. He shall notify the owner of the property or person responsible for the condition d…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.08 Fire protection areas

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The chief of the division of forestry, with the approval of the director of natural resources, shall establish fire protection areas for the state. When establishing fire protection areas, the chief shall consider all of the following:(A) The amount of forest cover;(B) The actual…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.09 Appointment of forest-fire wardens

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The chief of the division of forestry may appoint forest-fire wardens and forest-fire investigators, whose jurisdiction shall extend over fire protection areas established under section 1503.08 of the Revised Code. Forest-fire investigators shall conduct investigations and gather…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.10 Supervision of forest-fire wardens

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The chief of the division of forestry or the chief's designee shall supervise all forest-fire wardens and forest-fire investigators, shall instruct them in their duties, shall enforce all laws of this state for the prevention and suppression of forest fires, and shall direct inve…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.11 Forest-fire wardens - duties and powers

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Forest-fire wardens shall prevent and extinguish forest fires in the territory over which they have jurisdiction and shall have control and direction of all persons and apparatus while engaged in extinguishing forest fires.In case of fire threatening any forest or woodland, the w…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.12 Notices

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Forest-fire wardens shall post such notices warning against the dangers of forest fires and calling attention to the forest-fire laws of this state as the chief of the division of forestry prepares. No person shall, without authority, willfully or maliciously tear down, remove, d…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.13 Compensation of forest-fire wardens

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Forest-fire wardens shall be allowed for their services such remuneration as is fixed by the chief of the division of forestry, subject to the approval of the director of natural resources. Laborers and owners of all property required by any warden in the extinguishment of a brus…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.14 System for detection and observation of forest fires - mutual aid and assistance agreements - transfers of excess property

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The chief of the division of forestry may establish and put into effect a system for aerial or ground detection and observation of forest fires which shall cover the regions determined by the chief to be subject to forest fires, purchase the necessary equipment and material, and …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.141 Wildfire suppression payments; reimbursement for costs incurred in suppression of fires

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(A) As used in this section, "firefighting agency" and "private fire company" have the same meanings as in section 9.60 of the Revised Code. (B) Each fiscal year, the director of natural resources or the director's designee shall designate not more than two hundred thousand dolla…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.15 Personal liability of forest-fire warden or forest-fire investigator

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A forest-fire warden or forest-fire investigator is not personally liable for any act required or authorized under sections 1503.07 to 1503.27 of the Revised Code while acting within the scope of official duties as warden or investigator.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.16 Duty of owners or lessees

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Sections 1503.07 to 1503.27 of the Revised Code do not relieve the owners or lessees of lands upon which fires may burn or be started from the duty of extinguishing the fires insofar as it is within their power.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.17 Owner or lessee not to receive compensation for extinguishing fire

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No owner or lessee of land upon which fire may burn or be started and no person during employment with such an owner or lessee shall receive compensation under sections 1503.07 to 1503.27 of the Revised Code for extinguishing fire upon his land or the land to which his interest i…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1503.18 Kindled fires

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(A) No person shall kindle a fire upon public land without the written permission of the forest-fire warden having jurisdiction or on land of another without the written permission of the owner or the owner's agent.(B) No person shall kindle or authorize another to kindle a fire …