Ohio Code § 3701.18
Ohio Code § 3701.18. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3701.18.
The director of health shall establish techniques and procedures as appropriate for
use by the division of parks and watercraft in the department of natural resources
when taking samples and conducting tests under section 1546.08 of the Revised Code of the waters of this state that are adjacent to public swimming beaches as defined
in that section. The director of health, in consultation with and subject to the approval of the
director of natural resources, shall specify the frequency with which and location
at which the waters are to be sampled and tested. The director of health shall interpret the results of the water tests conducted under section 1546.08 of the Revised Code . If the director's interpretation indicates that the bacteria levels in the waters
tested present a possible health risk to persons using the waters for swimming and
bathing and that the posting of signs advising the public of the condition is warranted,
the director shall notify the chief of the division of parks and watercraft.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3701.18
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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