The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife restocks 85,000 trout in public lakes and ponds across the state each year. The fish, which measure between 10 and 13 inches in length, are raised in Ohio hatcheries for about a year before being released.
July 31, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – In response to multiple complaints made by the licensed real estate community to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL), the division is issuing a reminder to licensees and consumers about Ohio law as it pertains to out-of-state real estate brokers. Generally speaking, real estate professionals must be licensed in the state of Ohio in order to do business. The Division reminds consumers that working with an unlicensed or unauthorized real estate broker or agent can result in litigation, time and money loss, and puts the real estate transaction in question at risk.
According to the Ohio Revised Code, any dog over the age of 3 months is required to be tagged. You can purchase them at your county dog warden's office and the county's auditor's office. It's also the law that the tag be visible on the dog at all times. While it's the law to have a license, it is also peace of mind if your dog is lost.
Ohioans who wish to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign-up for rider courses online beginning Monday, Jan. 23. Training courses through Motorcycle Ohio begin as early as March and run through early November. The state has over 600,000 endorsed riders, making Ohio one of the largest states for total ridership. Education and public awareness are keys to making our roadways safer for all motorists.
Eligible Ohioans are able to carry without training, a license, and background check under this new law. However, it does not mean that just anyone can carry a gun. You still must be at least 21 years of age and be a qualifying adult, meaning you cannot have a criminal record.
The committee met for the third time on this issue and discussed current ordinances in place to protect the safety of those in the city from dangerous operations regarding food trucks. Currently, in order to obtain a special license or a yearly license to operate a food truck, applicants must obtain a copy of an approved Lima Fire Department inspection report showing compliance with the Ohio Fire Code. The committee voted to refer this to council with no further action.
Allen County Dog Owners have until the end of January 2022 to get their dog licenses and tags.
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has licensed 56 locations that can sell medical marijuana once it becomes legal this fall.
