Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 1531 | Division of Wildlife
Section 1531.18 | Jurisdiction.

Effective: October 20, 1994
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 - 120th General Assembly
Any judge of a county court or municipal court judge has final jurisdiction within the territory for which he is elected or appointed in a prosecution for any violation of this chapter or Chapter 1533. of the Revised Code, or division rules, and in a proceeding for forfeiture under those chapters or rules.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources

Chapter 1531 | Division of Wildlife

Section 1531.01 | Division of Wildlife Definitions.

Section 1531.02 | State Ownership of and Title to Wild Animals - Prohibited Activities.

Section 1531.03 | Division of Wildlife - Wildlife Council.

Section 1531.04 | Division of Wildlife - Powers and Duties.

Section 1531.05 | Compensation.

Section 1531.06 | Chief of Division - Powers and Duties.

Section 1531.07 | Jurisdiction.

Section 1531.08 | Chief of Division - Powers and Authority Regarding Wild Animals.

Section 1531.081 | Regulation of Domestic Deer.

Section 1531.09 | Chief of Division May Amend or Rescind Rules After Investigation.

Section 1531.10 | Publication of Rules.

Section 1531.101 | Rules for Taking of Migratory Game Birds.

Section 1531.11 | Violation of Rules Prohibited.

Section 1531.12 | Limitations on Authority of Chief.

Section 1531.13 | Wildlife Officers.

Section 1531.131 | Enforcing Dumping Prohibitions and Nature Preserve and Trail Rules.

Section 1531.132 | Felony Conviction Precludes or Terminates Employment.

Section 1531.133 | Wildlife Violators Compact for Joint Enforcement Operations.

Section 1531.14 | Right of Entry on Land for Research or Investigation.

Section 1531.15 | Division of Wildlife May Take Fish.

Section 1531.16 | Enforcement and Prosecution of Wildlife Laws and Rules.

Section 1531.17 | Wildlife Fund.

Section 1531.18 | Jurisdiction.

Section 1531.19 | Service of Summons on Corporations.

Section 1531.20 | Seizure of Property or Device Used in Unlawful Taking or Transporting of Wild Animals.

Section 1531.201 | Civil Action to Recover Possession or Value of Wild Animal.

Section 1531.202 | Liability for Costs Incurred in Investigation of Death of Wild Animal.

Section 1531.21 | Trial Procedure for Forfeiture or Condemnation.

Section 1531.22 | Payment of Costs.

Section 1531.23 | Judgment for Costs and Fine or Forfeiture - Lien - Failure to Pay.

Section 1531.24 | United States Commissioner of Fisheries Authorized to Establish, Operate, and Maintain Fish Hatcheries in Ohio.

Section 1531.25 | Protection of Species Threatened With Statewide Extinction.

Section 1531.26 | Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund.

Section 1531.27 | Payments to Counties for Land Use by State.

Section 1531.28 | Contract With Private Persons for Creation or Improvement of Wildlife Habitat.

Section 1531.29 | Prohibiting Polluting State Land or Water.

Section 1531.30 | Cooperative Management Fund.

Section 1531.31 | Ohio River Management Fund.

Section 1531.32 | Wildlife Habitat Trust Fund.

Section 1531.33 | Wildlife Habitat Fund.

Section 1531.35 | Wildlife Boater Angler Fund.

Section 1531.40 | Nuisance Wild Animal Removal or Control Services; License.

Section 1531.99 | Penalty.