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Section 1531.16 | Enforcement and prosecution of wildlife laws and rules.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 15 Conservation of Natural Resources
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Chapter 1531 Division Of Wildlife
 
Effective:
October 20, 1994
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 182 - 120th General Assembly
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Sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, constables, and other police officers shall enforce the laws and division rules for the taking, possession, protection, preservation, and propagation of wild animals and for this purpose shall have the power conferred upon wildlife officers. Prosecution for offenses not committed in the presence of an officer shall be instituted only upon the approval of the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the offense is committed, or a municipal legal officer within his territorial jurisdiction, or upon the approval of the attorney general, and when the services of counsel are necessary, the attorney authorized by this section to approve the action and who does so shall act as attorney for the prosecution of the case.

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