Ohio § 909.02
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 909.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 909.02.
Any person owning or possessing bees shall on or before the first day of June of each
year, or thereafter within thirty days after coming into ownership or possession
of bees, or upon moving bees into this state from outside the state, file with the
director of agriculture an application for registration setting forth the exact location
of the person's apiaries and such other information as is required by the director. All registrations issued in accordance with this section expire on the following
thirty-first day of May and shall be renewed according to the standard renewal procedure
of sections 4745.01 to 4745.03 of the Revised Code . No person shall maintain an apiary unless the apiary is registered under this section
and identifiable by name or identification number assigned to such person by the
director. Such identification number shall be posted in a conspicuous location in the apiary. The moving, raising, and production of bees, beeswax, honey, and honey products
shall be deemed an agricultural pursuit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 909.02
What does Ohio Revised Code § 909.02 cover?
Section 909.02 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 § 909.02?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 909.02" (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 § 909.02 apply to my situation?
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