Ohio § 1533.61
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1533.61, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1533.61.
This chapter and Chapter 1531. of the Revised Code do not apply to any of the following: (A) Nets, traps, or other devices for catching fish in the possession of the owner of
a private artificial fish pond or privately owned lake for use only in that pond or
lake; (B) Fish nets, fish traps, or other devices for catching fish, not otherwise prohibited,
to be used in catching fish in Lake Erie, or in those bays, marshes, estuaries, or
inlets bordering on, flowing into, or in any manner connected with Lake Erie, wherein
fishing with those devices is permitted when the fish nets, fish traps, or other devices
are kept within one mile of the waters of the Lake Erie fishing district; (C) Nets, gill nets, traps, or other devices in the possession of bona fide manufacturers
or dealers when the nets, gill nets, traps, or other devices are kept in the regular
places of business of those manufacturers or dealers, or are in course of transportation,
or other devices in the possession of common carriers for transportation; (D) Gill nets in the possession of a person who holds a currently valid wild animal collecting
permit issued to him by the chief of the division of wildlife under section 1533.08 of the Revised Code and who is taking fish with a gill net in accordance with the permit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1533.61
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1533.61 cover?
Section 1533.61 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 § 1533.61?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1533.61 apply to my situation?
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