Ohio § 1503.52
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1503.52, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1503.52.
(A) A person who owns or operates a silviculture operation may develop and operate under
a timber harvest plan approved by the chief of the division of forestry or the chief's
designee under section 1503.51 of the Revised Code or by the supervisors of the applicable soil and water conservation district under section 940.06 of the Revised Code . (B) Any person who wishes to make a complaint regarding nuisances involving forestry
pollution may do so orally or by submitting a written, signed, and dated complaint
to the chief or the chief's designee. After receiving an oral complaint, the chief or the chief's designee may cause an
investigation to be conducted to determine whether forestry pollution has occurred
or is imminent. After receiving a written, signed, and dated complaint, the chief or the chief's
designee shall cause such an investigation to be conducted. (C) In a private civil action for nuisances involving forestry pollution, it is an affirmative
defense if the person owning, operating, or otherwise responsible for a silvicultural
operation is operating under and in substantial compliance with an approved timber
harvest plan developed under division (A) of this section, with a timber harvest plan
developed by the chief or the chief's designee under section 1503.51 of the Revised Code or by the supervisors of the applicable soil and water conservation district under section 940.06 of the Revised Code , or with a timber harvest plan required by an order issued by the chief or the chief's
designee under division (B)(1) of section 1503.51 of the Revised Code . Nothing in this section is in derogation of the authority granted to the chief or
the chief's designee in 1503.51 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1503.52
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1503.52 cover?
Section 1503.52 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 1503.52?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1503.52" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1503.52 apply to my situation?
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