Ohio § 1531.25
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1531.25, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1531.25.
The chief of the division of wildlife, with the approval of the wildlife council,
shall adopt and may modify and repeal rules, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the
Revised Code, restricting the taking or possession of native wildlife, or any eggs
or offspring thereof, that he finds to be threatened with statewide extinction. The rules shall identify the common and scientific names of each endangered species
and shall be modified from time to time to include all species on the list of endangered
fish and wildlife pursuant to Section 4 of the “Endangered Species Act of 1973,” 87
Stat. 884, 16 U.S.C.A. 1531 , as amended, and that are native to this state, or that migrate or are otherwise
reasonably likely to occur within the state. The rules shall provide for the taking of species threatened with statewide extinction,
for zoological, educational, and scientific purposes, and for propagation in captivity
to preserve the species, under written permits from the chief. The rules shall in no way restrict the taking or possession of species listed on
such United States list for zoological, educational, or scientific purposes, or for
propagation in captivity to preserve the species, under a permit or license from the
United States or any instrumentality thereof. No person shall violate any rule adopted pursuant to this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1531.25
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1531.25 cover?
Section 1531.25 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 § 1531.25?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1531.25 apply to my situation?
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