The Law Library Staff prepares "Research Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) for the convenience of our users to provide access to a variety of sources addressing particular points of law. These are general legal information sources, and are not to be construed as a substitute for personal legal advice from an attorney. Please seek legal counsel to help you determine the applicability of any of the information in these resources to your specific situation. The Law Library makes no recommendation as to whether you should purchase any services offered by the websites contained in this FAQ.
FEDERAL LAWS & AGENCIES:
Code of Federal Regulations:
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Title 7: Agriculture
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Title 7, Chapter 95: Rural Revitalization Through Forestry
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Title 7, Chapter 108: Tree Assistance Program
EPA Regulatory Information: Regulatory
Information for the Forestry and Logging Sector
USDA Forest Service: Research
and Development
Internal Revenue Service: Field
Directive on Timber Casualty Losses
National Timber Tax Website: Tax
Treatment of Timber
OHIO LAWS & AGENCIES
Ohio Revised Code Sections:
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CHAPTER 1503: Division of Forestry
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ORC sec. 1517.05: Nature preserves - uses and purposes
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ORC sec. 727.011: Maintenance of Shade Trees
Ohio Administrative Code Sections on Forests:
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Chapter 1501:3-10-01: Definitions
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Chapter 1501:3-10: Forest Management Plans
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Division
of Forestry
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (including tax forms): Ohio
Forest Tax Law (OFTL)
CITY OF CLEVELAND ORDNANCES:
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Chapter 509: Trees
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Chapter 163: Urban Forestry Commission
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Chapter 129: Department of Public Utilities
OTHER CITY ORDINANCES:
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The Law Library's Ordinances/Charters site
MISCELLANEOUS SITES:
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The Arbor Day Foundation: Arbor Day Information
ARTICLES:
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Treelaw.com: (This firm specializes in tree and neighbor law. While we are not recommending or endorsing it, it has good information on its website.)