Ohio § 5502.03
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5502.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5502.03.
(A) There is hereby created in the department of public safety a division of homeland
security. (B) The division shall do all of the following: (1) Coordinate all homeland security activities of all state agencies and be the liaison
between state agencies and local entities for the purposes of communicating homeland
security funding and policy initiatives; (2) Collect, analyze, maintain, and disseminate information to support local, state,
and federal law enforcement agencies, other government agencies, and private organizations
in detecting, deterring, preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering
from threatened or actual terrorist events. This information is not a public record pursuant to section 149.43 of the Revised Code . (3) Coordinate efforts of state and local governments and private organizations to enhance
the security and protection of critical infrastructure, including casino facilities,
and key assets in this state; (4) Develop and coordinate policies, protocols, and strategies that may be used to prevent,
detect, prepare for, respond to, and recover from terrorist acts or threats; (5) Develop, update, and coordinate the implementation of an Ohio homeland security strategic
plan that will guide state and local governments in the achievement of homeland security
in this state. (C) The director of public safety shall appoint an executive director, who shall be head
of the division of homeland security and who regularly shall advise the governor and
the director on matters pertaining to homeland security. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the director of public safety. To carry out the duties assigned under this section, the executive director, subject
to the direction and control of the director of public safety, may appoint and maintain
necessary staff and may enter into any necessary agreements. (D) Except as otherwise provided by law, nothing in this section shall be construed to
give the director of public safety or the executive director of the division of homeland
security authority over the incident management structure or responsibilities of local
emergency response personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5502.03
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5502.03 cover?
Section 5502.03 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 § 5502.03?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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