Ohio § 918.44

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 918.44, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 918.44.

(A) The director of agriculture may enter into an agreement with the United States department

of agriculture authorizing employees of the department of agriculture to provide the

federal meat grading and certification service to grade and certify meat, poultry,

meat products, and poultry products in the state.  The agreement shall comply with sections 125.111 and 126.07 of the Revised Code . (B) If the director enters into an agreement pursuant to division (A) of this section,

he shall appoint the employees of the department of agriculture to be trained and

licensed by the United States department of agriculture as meat graders.  The director may adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code

as he determines necessary for the effective administration of this section.  The rules shall include the duties and responsibilities required of the graders,

the method of assessing fees and collecting payments for the services provided, requirements

for supervision of the graders, the maintenance of records of receipts from work performed

by the graders and any other records necessary to maintain, and procedures for suspending

and revoking a grader's license.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 918.44

What does Ohio Revised Code § 918.44 cover?

Section 918.44 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.

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