Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 901 | Department of Agriculture
Section 901.54 | Office of Farmland Preservation.

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

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 901.21 | Acquisition of Real Property Used Predominantly in Agriculture and Agricultural Easements.

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.

Section 901.91 | Assessment of Operating Funds.

Section 901.99 | Penalty.