Ohio § 1533.431
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1533.431, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1533.431.
Except as otherwise provided by division rule, every person using trap or fyke nets
in taking fish in the Lake Erie fishing district, each fishing year, shall number
each net starting with numerical one and continuing in consecutive order as high as
the number of nets licensed by the person in that fishing year. No person shall use the same number more than once. The numbers shall be placed and kept upon the orange uphaul buoy attached to each
net. The number shall be at least two inches high and maintained in legible condition
at all times. If at any time an uphaul buoy is intentionally or accidentally detached from a net
while it is in the water, the same buoy, or if the original one is lost another buoy
with the required information placed upon it, immediately shall be attached to the
net. Except as otherwise provided by division rule, every person using trap or fyke nets
to take fish in the Lake Erie fishing district shall notify the division of wildlife
in writing of the location, date, and numerical number of each net placed in or removed
from such waters. The notification shall show by grid number, taken from the grid chart furnished
by the division, the location of the net at the time of its removal or placement. The written notification shall be mailed in time for the postmark to show a date
of no later than the day after the day in which the net is removed or placed. No person shall fail to comply with any provision of this section or division rule
adopted pursuant to it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1533.431
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1533.431 cover?
Section 1533.431 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 § 1533.431?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1533.431" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1533.431 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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