Ohio Code § 907.111

Ohio Code § 907.111. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 907.111.

(A) The department of agriculture has sole and exclusive authority to regulate the registration,

labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, use, and

planting of seed within the state.  The regulation of seed is a matter of general statewide interest that requires uniform

statewide regulation, and this chapter and rules adopted under it constitute a comprehensive

plan with respect to all aspects of the regulation of seed within this state. (B) No political subdivision shall do any of the following: (1) Regulate the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution,

notification of use, use, or planting of seed; (2) Require a person who has been issued a permit or license under this chapter to obtain

a permit or license to operate in a manner described in this chapter or to satisfy

any other condition except as provided by a statute or rule of this state or of the

United States; (3) Require a person who has registered a legume innoculant 1 under this chapter to register that innoculant 2 in a manner described in this chapter or to satisfy any other condition except as

provided by a statute or rule of this state or of the United States. (C) No political subdivision shall enact, adopt, or continue in effect local legislation

relating to the permitting or licensure of any person who is required to obtain a

permit or license under this chapter or to the registration, labeling, sale, storage,

transportation, distribution, notification of use, use, or planting of seed. (D) As used in this section, “political subdivision” and “local legislation” have the

same meanings as in section 905.503 of the Revised Code . 1

 So in original. 2

 So in original.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 907.111
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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