Effective: August 31, 1970
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 113 - 108th General Assembly
As used in Chapter 1517. of the Revised Code:
(A) "Natural area" means an area of land or water which either retains to some degree or has re-established its natural character, although it need not be completely undisturbed, or has unusual flora, fauna, geological, archeological, scenic, or similar features of scientific or educational interest.
(B) "Nature preserve" means an area which is formally dedicated under section 1517.05 of the Revised Code.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1517 | Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
Section 1517.01 | Division of Natural Areas and Preserves Definitions.
Section 1517.02 | Chief of Division - Powers and Duties.
Section 1517.021 | Prohibition.
Section 1517.05 | Nature Preserves - Uses and Purposes.
Section 1517.051 | Prohibited Acts.
Section 1517.06 | Nature Preserves to Be Held in Trust.
Section 1517.07 | Notice of Proposed Action - Public Hearing.
Section 1517.08 | Dedication of Natural Areas.
Section 1517.09 | Construction of Chapter.
Section 1517.11 | Natural Areas and Preserves Fund - Use of Funds.
Section 1517.12 | Lake Katharine Management Trust Fund.
Section 1517.13 | Lake Katharine Management Fund.
Section 1517.21 | Cave Definitions.
Section 1517.22 | Protection of Cave Resources.
Section 1517.23 | Chief of Division - Duties.
Section 1517.24 | Prohibited Acts.
Section 1517.25 | Sale of Speleothems Collected From Caves Prohibited.