OH SB192

Grants the Director of Agriculture sole and exclusive authority to regulate invasive plant species in Ohio, including identifying invasive species and establishing prohibited activities.

Defines "invasive plant species" as non-native plants whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic, environmental, or health harm as determined by scientific studies.

Excludes cultivated plants grown as food or livestock feed in accordance with generally accepted agricultural practices and plants authorized by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service from the definition of invasive plant species.

Allows the Director of Agriculture to adopt rules under Chapter 119 of the Revised Code to administer invasive plant species regulation.

Preserves the Director of Environmental Protection's authority to consider invasive plant species when evaluating wetland permits and applications under Chapter 6111, but requires use of the Director of Agriculture's invasive species list once rules are adopted.