Ohio § 940.42
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 940.42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 940.42.
(A) Data or records of a person's agricultural operations, conservation or water quality
improvement practices, or proposed utilization of such practices collected or maintained
by the department of agriculture, a soil or water conservation district, an institution
of higher education, as defined in section 3345.12 of the Revised Code , or any other state agency are not a public record subject to disclosure under section 149.43 of the Revised Code . (B) The department may share such data or records with state agencies and institutions
of higher education, as defined in section 3345.12 of the Revised Code , for the purpose of water quality research if all of the following apply: (1) The data or records of conservation or water quality improvement practices are aggregated. (2) The aggregated data or records do not include any information that identifies an
individual. (3) The aggregated data or records include a description of the conservation or water
quality improvement practices. (4) The aggregated data or records identify the watershed, by the watershed's hydrologic
unit code, where the conservation or water quality improvement practices are being
or have been utilized.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 940.42
What does Ohio Revised Code § 940.42 cover?
Section 940.42 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 § 940.42?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 940.42" (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?
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How does Ohio § 940.42 apply to my situation?
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