Ohio § 1503.55
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1503.55, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1503.55.
(A) There is hereby created in the state treasury the forestry pollution abatement fund,
which shall be administered by the chief of the division of forestry. (B) The fund may be used to pay costs incurred under all of the following: (1) Rules adopted under division (A)(3) of section 1503.51 of the Revised Code ; (2) Division (B)(2) of section 1503.51 of the Revised Code ; (3) Division (A)(3) of section 1503.54 of the Revised Code in investigating, mitigating, minimizing, removing, or abating any pollution of the
waters of the state caused by forestry pollution that requires emergency action to
protect public health. (C) Any person responsible for causing or allowing forestry pollution or an unauthorized
release, spill, or discharge is liable to the chief for any costs incurred by the
chief in investigating, mitigating, minimizing, removing, or abating the forestry
pollution or release, spill, or discharge regardless of whether those costs were paid
from the forestry pollution abatement fund or any other fund of the division. Upon the request of the chief, the attorney general shall bring a civil action against
the responsible person to recover those costs. Money recovered under this section shall be credited to the forestry pollution abatement
fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1503.55
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1503.55 cover?
Section 1503.55 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 § 1503.55?
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