Effective: June 11, 2012
Latest Legislation: House Bill 487 - 129th General Assembly
There is hereby created the office of farmland preservation within the department of agriculture. The office shall do all of the following:
(A) Prepare guidelines and criteria for use in the development of comprehensive local land use plans that encourage the efficient use of public infrastructure and the preservation of farmland;
(B) Establish a farmland preservation program to coordinate and assist local farmland preservation initiatives;
(C) Educate existing agencies and organizations on the importance of farmland preservation and on the significance of agriculture and agribusiness to this state's economy;
(D) Serve as a liaison with other farmland preservation entities operating on a state, regional, or national level;
(E) Prepare an inventory of farmland within this state to monitor the development of lands within this state having prime soils or unique microclimates.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 9 | Agriculture-Animals-Fences
Chapter 901 | Department of Agriculture
Section 901.01 | Office Equipment and Supplies - Expense.
Section 901.02 | Record of Investigation - Distribution of Bulletins.
Section 901.03 | Rules and Regulations.
Section 901.04 | Grants, Gifts or Bequests Credited to Agro Ohio Fund.
Section 901.041 | Sustainable Agriculture Program Fund.
Section 901.05 | Conferences With Other States.
Section 901.051 | Cooperative or Contractual Arrangements With Public Bodies.
Section 901.08 | Appointment of Chiefs of Divisions.
Section 901.09 | Seasonal Produce Graders and Gypsy Mothtrap Tenders.
Section 901.10 | Division of Weights and Measures - State Sealer - Duties.
Section 901.16 | Inspection of Gas Meters and Meter Provers.
Section 901.17 | Division of Markets - Inspection Fund.
Section 901.171 | Promotion of Use of Ohio-Produced Agricultural Goods.
Section 901.172 | Ohio Proud Craft Beer and Spirits.
Section 901.18 | Collection and Dissemination of Agricultural Information.
Section 901.19 | Promotion and Protection of Livestock Interests.
Section 901.20 | Market Development Duties of Director.
Section 901.22 | Matching Grants for Purchasing Agricultural Easements.
Section 901.23 | Farmland Preservation Advisory Board.
Section 901.24 | Legal Adviser - Furnishing of Supplies.
Section 901.25 | Prosecutions.
Section 901.26 | Power to Conduct Hearings.
Section 901.261 | Assessment of Costs of Action for Noncompliance.
Section 901.27 | Investigations.
Section 901.28 | Inspection of Records.
Section 901.29 | Production of Records.
Section 901.30 | Application for and Receipt of Rural Rehabilitation Trust Assets.
Section 901.31 | Agreements for Use of Assets.
Section 901.32 | Ohio Farm Loan Fund.
Section 901.33 | Powers of Director - Delegation.
Section 901.34 | The United States Not Liable.
Section 901.35 | Administrative Rules Pertaining to Mink.
Section 901.41 | Livestock Exhibition at Ohio Expositions Center Definitions.
Section 901.42 | Financial Assistance for Livestock Species Exhibitions at Expositions Center.
Section 901.43 | Administrative Rules for Rendering Laboratory Services.
Section 901.44 | Laboratory and Administrative Support Fund.
Section 901.50 | Regulation of Invasive Plant Species.
Section 901.51 | Injuring Vines, Bushes, Trees, or Crops on Land of Another.
Section 901.511 | Prohibiting Terrorism Involving Agricultural Products or Equipment.
Section 901.52 | Assurance of Safety or Assumption of Responsibility Not Imputed.
Section 901.53 | Applicability of Fire Prevention and Safety Provisions.
Section 901.54 | Office of Farmland Preservation.
Section 901.61 | Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Certifications.
Section 901.70 | Livestock Exhibition Definitions.
Section 901.71 | Advisory Committee on Livestock Exhibitions.
Section 901.72 | Administrative Rules for Livestock Exhibitions.
Section 901.73 | Investigations Concerning Livestock Exhibitions.
Section 901.74 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 901.75 | No Exhibition After Disqualification.
Section 901.76 | Tampering With or Sabotaging Livestock at an Exhibition Prohibited.
Section 901.80 | Immunity From Liability for Agritourism Providers.