901:8-1-07 Numerical identification program.

(A) As a part of its crime intercept program and pursuant to section 947.11 of the Revised Code, the Ohio department of agriculture has adopted a tentative program for the identification of farm machinery, equipment, livestock, grain and household goods.

(B) This program requires the use of a ten-digit identification code which is engraved or otherwise placed on the item. The code consists of the following:

(1) The first two digits will be the letters OH indicating state of Ohio.

(2) The second three digits shall be the number assigned to the owner’s county by the FBI’s national crime information center.

(3) The next four numbers shall be assigned by the Ohio department of agriculture upon application by the owner.

(4) The department shall also maintain a central registry of all codes assigned. These identification codes will be published by the department. The program will also be coordinated with similar programs in other states.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/05/2005 and 01/05/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 947.06, 947.11

Rule Amplifies: 947.01 thru 947.06; 947.11, 947.99

Prior Effective Dates: 12/22/99