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OH SB356
Bill
Status
8/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
Edna Brown
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AI Summary
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Amends section 905.321 of the Revised Code to include manure (defined as animal excreta) within the definition of "fertilizer" for purposes of fertilizer applicator certification.
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Changes the effective date for fertilizer applicator certification requirements from September 30 of the third year after the section's effective date to December 31, 2014.
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Allows commercial applicators licensed under section 921.06 or private applicators licensed under section 921.11 to apply for fertilizer certification without paying the application fee.
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Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately, citing the need to protect Ohio's water supply from toxic algae and other pollutants following recent water crises in the state.
Legislative Description
To include manure as fertilizer for purposes of fertilizer applicator certification, to revise the operation date of the fertilizer applicator certification requirements, and to declare an emergency.
Fertilizer applicator certification-include manure/revise operation date
Last Action
To Agriculture
8/14/2014