Ohio Code § 929.04
Ohio Code § 929.04. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 929.04.
(A) As used in this section, “ agricultural activities ” means common agricultural practices, including all of the following: (1) The cultivation of crops or changing crop rotation; (2) Raising of livestock or changing the species of livestock raised; (3) Entering into and operating under a livestock contract; (4) The storage and application of commercial fertilizer; (5) The storage and application of manure; (6) The storage and application of pesticides and other chemicals commonly used in agriculture; (7) A change in corporate structure or ownership; (8) An expansion, contraction, or change in operations; (9) Any agricultural practice that is acceptable by local custom. (B) In a civil action for nuisances involving agricultural activities, it is a complete
defense if: (1) The agricultural activities were conducted within an agricultural district or on
land devoted exclusively to agricultural use in accordance with section 5713.30 of the Revised Code , or were conducted by a person pursuant to a lease agreement, written or otherwise; (2) The agricultural activities were established prior to the plaintiff's activities
or interest on which the action is based; (3) The agricultural activities were not in conflict with federal, state, and local laws
and rules relating to the alleged nuisance or were conducted in accordance with generally
accepted agriculture practices. The plaintiff may offer proof of a violation independently of proof of a violation
or conviction by any public official.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 929.04
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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