Ohio Code § 1503.06

Ohio Code § 1503.06. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1503.06.

The chief of the division of forestry may acquire suitable land in the name of the

state and maintain it as a state forest nursery.  He shall raise seedling trees of useful species for planting and, on terms approved

by the director of natural resources, shall distribute the seedling trees to persons

who desire to plant them within the state for conservation purposes, including general

reforestation, wildlife habitat development, windbreaks, energy conservation, natural

community restoration, soil and water protection, research, commemorative plantings,

and any other purpose relating to conservation and natural resources education.  No seedling trees distributed under this section subsequently shall be removed alive

with roots attached and sold, bartered, or given away, except that products such as

Christmas trees, roundwood, or other materials derived from seedling trees distributed

under this section may be sold or removed. The chief may conduct activities for the improvement of seedlings of forest tree species.  In distributing seedling trees under this section, he shall reserve sufficient seedling

trees to reforest wastelands coming into the possession of the state and placed under

the supervision of the division.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1503.06
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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