Ohio § 901.50

§ 901.50.

(A) “ Invasive plant species ” means plant species that are not native to this state whose introduction causes

or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health as determined

by scientific studies.  “Invasive plant species” does not include cultivated plants grown as food or livestock

feed in accordance with generally accepted agricultural practices, including all plants

authorized by the animal and plant health inspection service in the United States

department of agriculture. (B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, the director of agriculture has

sole and exclusive authority to regulate invasive plant species in this state, including

the identification of invasive plant species and establishment of prohibited activities

regarding them.  The director may adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code

to administer this section. (C) Nothing in this section precludes the director of environmental protection from continuing

to consider the existence of invasive plant species when evaluating applications and

permits for impacts to or mitigation and monitoring of wetlands that are subject to

regulation under Chapter 6111. of the Revised Code and rules adopted under it, including

using a list of invasive plant species compiled by that director.  However, upon the taking effect of any rules adopted by the director of agriculture

under division (B) of this section, the director of environmental protection shall

use the list of invasive plant species established in those rules when conducting

the activities described in this division.