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Rule 901:5-56-02 | Definitions.

 

As used in this chapter:

(A) "Compliance agreement" means a written agreement between a person engaged in growing, selling, processing, or moving regulated articles, and the Ohio department of agriculture setting forth specified measures to be implemented by the person to prevent the spread of the spotted lanternfly.

(B) "Department" means the Ohio department of agriculture.

(C) "Director" means the director of the Ohio department of agriculture.

(D) "Infestation" means either the presence of the spotted lanternfly in any living stage, or evidence that the spotted lanternfly is present in any living stage (egg, nymph, adult).

(E) "Official Certificate" means a compliance agreement certificate, certificate of quarantine compliance, permit, or other document approved by the Ohio department of agriculture and the origin state or USDA, which allows the movement of regulated articles.

(F) "Person" means person as defined in division (J) of section 927.51 of the Revised Code.

(G) "Spotted lanternfly" means the live insect, Lycorma delicatula, in any life stage (egg, nymph, adult).

Last updated October 3, 2024 at 8:47 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 927.52
Amplifies: 927.71
Five Year Review Date: 10/3/2029
Prior Effective Dates: 10/28/2021