Ohio Rev. Code § 1517.11

Current with legislation from 2024 received as of August 15, 2024.

Section 1517.11 - Natural areas and preserves fund - use of funds

There is hereby created in the state treasury the natural areas and preserves fund, which shall consist of moneys transferred into it under section 5747.113 of the Revised Code and of contributions made directly to it. Any person may contribute directly to the fund in addition to or independently of the income tax refund contribution system established in that section.

Moneys in the fund shall be disbursed pursuant to vouchers approved by the director of natural resources for use by the division of natural areas and preserves solely for the following purposes:

(A) The acquisition of new or expanded natural areas and nature preserves and scenic river lands;

(B) Facility development in natural areas and nature preserves and scenic river lands;

(C) Special projects, including, but not limited to, biological inventories, research grants, and the production of interpretive material related to natural areas and nature preserves and scenic river lands;

(D) Routine maintenance for health and safety purposes.

Money in the fund also may be used for the purposes of administering a system of wild, scenic, and recreational rivers, scenic river lands, and facilities or improvements associated with such rivers and lands.

Moneys appropriated from the fund shall not be used to fund salaries of permanent employees or administrative costs.

All investment earnings of the fund shall be credited to the fund.

R.C. § 1517.11

Amended by 135th General Assembly,SB 156,§1, eff. 10/24/2024.

Amended by 128th General Assembly, HB 1, §101.01, eff. 7/17/2009.

Effective Date: 06-30-1997; 04-06-2007