Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1531 | Division of Wildlife

Section 1531.01 | Division of Wildlife Definitions. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 -...

Section 1531.02 | State Ownership of and Title to Wild Animals - Prohibited Activities. - Effective: April 6, 2007 Latest Legislation: House Bill 443 -...

Section 1531.03 | Division of Wildlife - Wildlife Council. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.04 | Division of Wildlife - Powers and Duties. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 1531.05 | Compensation. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 1531.06 | Chief of Division - Powers and Duties. - Effective: September 29, 2017 Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 -...

Section 1531.07 | Jurisdiction. - Effective: September 30, 1963 Latest Legislation: House Bill 573 -...

Section 1531.08 | Chief of Division - Powers and Authority Regarding Wild Animals. - Effective: September 17, 2014 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 3 -...

Section 1531.081 | Regulation of Domestic Deer. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1531.09 | Chief of Division May Amend or Rescind Rules After Investigation. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.10 | Publication of Rules. - Effective: October 10, 2007 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 77 -...

Section 1531.101 | Rules for Taking of Migratory Game Birds. - Effective: August 14, 2002 Latest Legislation: House Bill 493 -...

Section 1531.11 | Violation of Rules Prohibited. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.12 | Limitations on Authority of Chief. - Effective: September 27, 1974 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 532 -...

Section 1531.13 | Wildlife Officers. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1531.131 | Enforcing Dumping Prohibitions and Nature Preserve and Trail Rules. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.132 | Felony Conviction Precludes or Terminates Employment. - Effective: January 1, 2004 Latest Legislation: House Bill 490 -...

Section 1531.133 | Wildlife Violators Compact for Joint Enforcement Operations. - Effective: October 18, 2007 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 1531.14 | Right of Entry on Land for Research or Investigation. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.15 | Division of Wildlife May Take Fish. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 1531.16 | Enforcement and Prosecution of Wildlife Laws and Rules. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.17 | Wildlife Fund. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 -...

Section 1531.18 | Jurisdiction. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.19 | Service of Summons on Corporations. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.20 | Seizure of Property or Device Used in Unlawful Taking or Transporting of Wild Animals. - Effective: April 6, 2007 Latest Legislation: House Bill 443 -...

Section 1531.201 | Civil Action to Recover Possession or Value of Wild Animal. - Effective: March 4, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 238 -...

Section 1531.202 | Liability for Costs Incurred in Investigation of Death of Wild Animal. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1531.21 | Trial Procedure for Forfeiture or Condemnation. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.22 | Payment of Costs. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.23 | Judgment for Costs and Fine or Forfeiture - Lien - Failure to Pay. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.24 | United States Commissioner of Fisheries Authorized to Establish, Operate, and Maintain Fish Hatcheries in Ohio. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 1531.25 | Protection of Species Threatened With Statewide Extinction. - Effective: July 20, 1988 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 256 -...

Section 1531.26 | Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund. - Effective: September 26, 2003 Latest Legislation: House Bill 95 -...

Section 1531.27 | Payments to Counties for Land Use by State. - Effective: April 6, 2007 Latest Legislation: House Bill 443 -...

Section 1531.28 | Contract With Private Persons for Creation or Improvement of Wildlife Habitat. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 1531.29 | Prohibiting Polluting State Land or Water. - Effective: November 20, 1973 Latest Legislation: House Bill 453 -...

Section 1531.30 | Cooperative Management Fund. - Effective: March 13, 1986 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 269 -...

Section 1531.31 | Ohio River Management Fund. - Effective: October 8, 1992 Latest Legislation: House Bill 167 -...

Section 1531.32 | Wildlife Habitat Trust Fund. - Effective: September 17, 1991 Latest Legislation: House Bill 268 -...

Section 1531.33 | Wildlife Habitat Fund. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 -...

Section 1531.35 | Wildlife Boater Angler Fund. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 -...

Section 1531.40 | Nuisance Wild Animal Removal or Control Services; License. - Effective: March 27, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 420 -...

Section 1531.99 | Penalty. - Effective: March 4, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 238 -...