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
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 1531.201 | 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 1531.25 | 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.