1501:18-2-02. Collecting endangered and threatened plants

It shall be unlawful for any person to take, possess or transport for botanical, educational and scientific purposes, or for propagation in captivity to preserve the species, any native Ohio species of wild plants or parts thereof, that are listed as endangered or threatened by rule 1501:18-1-03 of the Administrative Code without first obtaining a permit from the chief of the division. Nothing in this rule shall prohibit the taking or possession of species listed on the"United States List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants" for botanical, educational, or scientific purposes, or for propagation in captivity to preserve the species, under a permit or license from the United States or any instrumentality thereof.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/12/2020 and 11/12/2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1518.03
Rule Amplifies: 1518.03
Prior Effective Dates: 07/14/1980, 07/18/1986

Prior History: (Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/06/2015 and 11/06/2020
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1518.03
Rule Amplifies: 1518.03
Prior Effective Dates: 7-14-80; 7-18-86)