Ohio
Last updated: 4/20/2010
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State Aquaculture Regulatory Authorities
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Ohio Department of Agriculture:
Dr Tony Forshey, State Veterinarian
Ohio Dept. of Agriculture
Division of Animal Industry
8995 E. Main St., Bldg. 6
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
614/728-6220
Fax No: 614/728-6310
tforshey@agri.ohio.gov |
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources:
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
Elmer Heyob
614-265-6347
elmer.heyob@dnr.state.oh.us |
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State Fish Health Authorities / Laboratories
Dr Tony Forshey, State Veterinarian
tforshey@agri.ohio.gov
Dr. Yan Zhang, Veterinarian
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
614-728-6220
addl@agri.ohio.gov
Aquaculture Industry Contacts
Ohio Aquaculture Association
www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/oaa/
Ohio Aquaculture Extension:
State Extension Specialists:
Laura G. Tiu, tiu.2@osu.edu , Geoff Wallet, wallat.1@osu.edu
Ohio State University
South Centers
1864 Shyville Road
Piketon, OH 45661-9749
740-289-2071
1-800-297-2072 (in Ohio only)
Fax: 740-289-4591
website: http://southcenters.osu.edu/aqua/
Ohio Fish Propagators and Aquaculture Regulations
available at the following ODNR aquaculture website: Aquaculture in Ohio
Ohio Fish Importation Regulations Summary
Fish importation into the state of Ohio
Live fish imports intended for sale in the state of Ohio from out of state suppliers require the following documents:
a) Fish health inspection and testing report signed by a certified fish health inspector or veterinarian, showing disease free status (901:1-17-13 and 901:1-17-14 Administrative Code, see Ohio Department of Agriculture Oversight below for further information)
b) Fish Importation Permit issued by OH Department of Agriculture (contact Department of Agriculture Aquaculture Coordinator)
c) Transportation Permit issued by ODNR Wildlife Division (fee)
Intrastate movement of live fish requires a Transportation Permit from ODNR. Current restrictions exist for movement within the state of VHS susceptible species which are not VHS certified (see VHS Emergency Order information below).
Permits required and obtained through ODNR include:
Aquaculture Facility Permits
Commercial Wholesale Permit
Fish Transport Permit
Baitfish Dealer Permit
Stocking Permit
White Amur (Triploid Grass Carp) Permit
See 1) ODNR division of wildlife publication 61
See 2) Ohio Department of Natural Resources Oversight below for further information
See 3) The Ohio State University Center for Aquaculture development website for permit applications and information: http://southcenters.osu.edu/aqua/q_and_a.htm
Ohio Department of Agriculture Oversight
Veterinary authority for importation of live aquatic animals
Chapter 901:1-17-13 Fish Importation
To see regulation in entirety go to: AC 901:1-17-13
VHS Emergency Order and Extension 2008-2009
The VHS Emergency Order, signed May 2007 and extended 2008 and 2009, prohibits intrastate transport of non-VHS certified fish over geographical range inside of Ohio for a 1-yr period:
May 3, 2007 VHS Emergency Order ODA Directors VHS Proclamation
2009 VHS Proclamation Extension OH VHS Proc extend 2009
Live fish importation permits (AC901:1-17-13)
ODAG live fish import permit requirements are located in AC 901:1-17-13 Fish. Note that this regulation specifically covers requirements for salmonids only (includes disease health testing requirements). http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/901%3A1-17-13
Remaining species (approved for import into OH) are covered in the blanket coverage of 901:1-17-01 General Requirements (see above) and VHS Emergency Order. For additional information and permit application contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture Aquaculture Coordinator.
Fish health certification requirements (AC901:1-17-14)
ODAG fish testing and inspection requirements are located in AC901:1-17-14. In summary all lots on a farm need to be tested on a prevalence level of 5% at a 95% confidence level. Some contingencies apply. See: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/901%3A1-17-14
Definitions are found in AC901:1-17-2. These include “accredited laboratory”, “approved veterinarian”, “certificate of veterinary inspection”, and “certified fish health inspector”. See: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/901%3A1-17-02
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Oversight
Note: applications to most permits described below can be obtained The Ohio State University Center for Aquaculture development website: http://southcenters.osu.edu/aqua/q_and_a.htm
Ohio aquaculture facility permit (ORC 1533.632)
Ohio residents rearing and propagating fish for sale require either a Class A or Class B aquaculture permit obtained through ODNR. Class (A or B) is designated based on whether the species is classified as “unrestricted” or “restricted”. Fees are required for aquaculture permits. Wholesale and transport permits can be obtained at no charge with aquaculture permits.
For additional information and a list of approved (unrestricted and restricted) and prohibited species see
ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 61
And Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 1533.632: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1533.632
Commercial wholesale permits (ORC 1533.631)
Commercial wholesale permits are required to sell freshwater fish at wholesale in Ohio. Fees are required for Wholesale Permits unless included with Aquaculture Permits. Exemptions exist for sales under 500 pounds and persons selling under baitfish dealer permits. Commercial Wholesale permits are under the same permit application required for a Fish Transportation Permit, and are valid for 1-year. For additional information see: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1533.631
Fish transport permit (ORC 1533.301)
Persons transporting fish from outside or inside the state, for destination in Ohio must obtain an annual Fish Transportation Permit from ODNR. Similar conditions and exemptions apply as for the commercial Wholesale Permit (above). Fees are required for Fish Transport Permits unless included with Aquaculture Permits. Exemptions exist for sales under 500 pounds and persons selling under a baitfish dealer permit. For additional information see: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1533.301
Baitfish dealer permit (ORC 1533.40)
Persons who buy, sell, or deal in minnows, crayfish, or hellgrammites or collects the listed species for sale must obtain a Baitfish Dealer Permit from ODNR. Permits are valid for 1-year and expire on 12/31. A fee is required. Baitfish species must be already established in Ohio. For additional information see http://southcenters.osu.edu/aqua/qanda/pub%20330.pdf
Stocking permit
Ohio Administrative Code 1501:31-13-01-7 requires individuals wishing to stock any species into waters of the state to obtain permission from the Chief of ODNR Division of Wildlife. Health certification is required. Contact the ODNR Aquaculture Contact person listed above for permit requirements. Further information on stocking and health certification requirements for stocking salmonids in public waters can be obtain at: Stocking Guidelines Ohio DOW
White Amur (triploid grass carp) permit
Persons wishing to import or sell triploid white amur in Ohio must obtain written authorization from ODNR.
White Amur Applications for Permit can be found under “Aquaculture Permit Application” at the OSU Center for Aquaculture development website.
Other States Information:
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