Ohio Code § 1546.10

§ 1546.10.

(A) The chief of the division of parks and watercraft, with the approval of the director

of natural resources, may dispose of any of the following by sale, donation, trade,

trade-in, recycling, or any other lawful means, in a manner that will benefit the

division: (1) Standing timber that as a result of wind, storm, pestilence, or any other natural

occurrence may present a hazard to life or property, timber that has weakened or fallen

on lands under the control and management of the division, or any timber or other

forest products that require management to improve wildlife habitat, protect against

wildfires, provide access to recreational facilities, implement sustainable forestry

practices, or improve the safety, quality, or appearance of any state park area; (2) Spoils of a dredging operation conducted by the division in waters under the control

and management of the division.  Prior to the disposition of any spoils under this division, the chief shall notify

the director of environmental protection of the chief's intent so that the director

may determine if the spoils constitute solid wastes or hazardous waste, as those terms

are defined in section 3734.01 of the Revised Code , that must be disposed of in accordance with Chapter 3734. of the Revised Code.  If the director does not notify the chief within thirty days after receiving notice

of the disposition that the spoils must be disposed of in accordance with Chapter

3734. of the Revised Code, the chief may proceed with the disposition. (3) Notwithstanding sections 125.12 to 125.14 of the Revised Code , excess supplies and surplus supplies, as those terms are defined in section 125.12 of the Revised Code ; (4) Agricultural products that are grown or raised by the division.  As used in this division, “ agricultural products ” includes products of apiculture, animal husbandry, or poultry husbandry, field crops,

fruits, and vegetables. (5) Abandoned personal property, including golf balls that are found on property under

the control and management of the division. (B) In accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, the chief shall adopt, and may

amend and rescind, such rules as are necessary to administer this section. (C) Except as provided in division (D) of this section, proceeds from the disposition

of items under this section shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit

of the state park fund created in section 1546.21 of the Revised Code . (D) The chief of the division of parks and watercraft may enter into a memorandum of

understanding with the chief of the division of forestry to allow the division of

forestry to administer the sale of timber and forest products on lands that are owned

or controlled by the division of parks and watercraft.  Proceeds from the sale of timber or forest products pursuant to the memorandum of

understanding shall be apportioned as follows: (1) Seventy-five per cent of the proceeds shall be deposited in the state treasury to

the credit of the state park fund. (2) Twenty-five per cent of the proceeds shall be deposited in the state treasury to

the credit of the state forest fund created in section 1503.05 of the Revised Code .