Ohio § 1503.09
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1503.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1503.09.
The chief of the division of forestry may appoint forest-fire wardens and forest-fire
investigators, whose jurisdiction shall extend over fire protection areas established
under section 1503.08 of the Revised Code . Forest-fire investigators shall conduct investigations and gather evidence for purposes
of the enforcement of this chapter and sections 2909.02 , 2909.03 , 2909.06 , and 3767.32 of the Revised Code with respect to forest fires in fire protection areas. Any forest-fire warden or forest-fire investigator shall hold office until the warden's
or investigator's successor is appointed, but any such warden or investigator may
at any time be summarily removed by the chief. The chief may designate a forest-fire warden as a forest-fire investigator. The chief shall establish a policy for the required training of forest-fire investigators,
which shall include successful completion of basic wildland fire suppression training
and training as a peace officer. Division (D) of section 1501.24 and section 1501.25 of the Revised Code apply to a forest-fire investigator in the same manner as those provisions of law
apply to a natural resources officer. Forest-fire investigators shall have jurisdiction, with permission from the chief,
to enter public and private lands.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1503.09
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1503.09 cover?
Section 1503.09 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 § 1503.09?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1503.09" (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?
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How does Ohio § 1503.09 apply to my situation?
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