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LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL

Type of LicenseAmusement Ride Company
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Who Needs This License?An amusement ride or device, aquatic device, or a combination of devices that carries or conveys passengers on, along, around, over, or through a fixed restricted course within a defined area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement pleasure, or excitement. "Amusement Ride" includes carnival rides, bungee jumping, inflatable rides, climbing walls and fair rides.
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Licensing PeriodAnnual
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Annual FeePermit: $150.00
Annual Inspection fee
PER RIDE:
Kiddie
$100.00
Roller Coasters $950.00
Aerial Lifts or Bungee Jumping Facilities:
$450.00
Go Karts:
$5.00
Other Rides:
$160.00

Additional Fees May apply in accordance with section 1711.53(E)(1) of O.A.C.
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RequirementsApplication, Proof of Insurance, Itinerary and proper forms for operators daily inspections.
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Forms NeededApplication
Proof of Insurance
Itinerary and proper forms for operators daily inspections
Forms will be available online soon
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Amusement Ride Safety
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6280
Email: ridesafety@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseLivestock Dealer ORC 943
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Who Needs This License?Dealer in Livestock
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires March 31)
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Annual Fee$10, $25 or $50 based on headage
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RequirementsApplication and Proof of Financial Responsibility (bond, letter of credit or trust fund deposit)
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Forms NeededADL-1  Application for Ohio Livestock Dealer's License
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseLivestock Dealer ORC 943
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Who Needs This License?Operator of Livestock Market
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires March 31)
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Annual Fee$10, $25 or $50 based on headage
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RequirementsApplication and Proof of Financial Responsibility (bond, letter of credit or trust fund deposit)
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Forms NeededADL-2  Ohio Livestock Dealer's License Application for an Operator of a Livestock Market, Yard, or Commission Firm
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseLivestock Dealer ORC 943
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Who Needs This License?Operator of Concentration Yard
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires March 31)
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Annual Fee$10, $25 or $50 based on headage
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RequirementsApplication and Proof of Financial Responsibility (bond, letter of credit or trust fund deposit)
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Forms NeededADL-2C  Ohio Livestock Dealer's License Application for an Operator of a Concentration Yard
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseLivestock Dealer ORC 943
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Who Needs This License?Operator of a Slaughtering Establishment
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires March 31)
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Annual Fee$10, $25 or $50 based on headage
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RequirementsApplication and Proof of Financial Responsibility (bond, letter of credit or trust fund deposit)
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Forms NeededADL-6  Ohio Livestock Dealer's License Application for An Operator of a Slaughtering Establishment
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseLivestock Dealer ORC 943
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Who Needs This License?Operator of Livestock Market with more than one place of business
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires March 31)
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Annual Fee$10, $25 or $50 based on headage
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RequirementsApplication and Proof of Financial Responsibility (bond, letter of credit or trust fund deposit)
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Forms NeededADL-3  Application for an Ohio Livestock Dealer's License (Multiple Locations)
ADL-4  Supplementary Information
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseLivestock Dealer ORC 943
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Who Needs This License?Concentration Yard with more than one place of business
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires March 31)
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Annual Fee$10, $25 or $50 based on headage
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RequirementsApplication and Proof of Financial Responsibility (bond, letter of credit or trust fund deposit)
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Forms NeededADL-3  Application for an Ohio Livestock Dealer's License (Multiple Locations)
ADL-4  Supplementary Information
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseLivestock Dealer ORC 943
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Who Needs This License?Slaughtering Plant with more than one place of business
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires March 31)
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Annual Fee$10, $25 or $50 based on headage
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RequirementsApplication and Proof of Financial Responsibility (bond, letter of credit or trust fund deposit)
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Forms NeededADL-3  Application for an Ohio Livestock Dealer's License (Multiple Locations)
ADL-4  Supplementary Information
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseLivestock Weighers License ORC 943
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Who Needs This License?Weigher of Livestock
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires March 31)
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Annual Fee$5 Per Individual
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RequirementsApplication & Approved Scale Test
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Forms NeededApplication for Weigher of Livestock AWL
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseRendering Plant ORC 953
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Who Needs This License?Facility rendering product
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires December 31)
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Annual Fee$100
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RequirementsApplication and inspection
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Forms NeededApplication for License of Raw Rendering
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseCollector of Raw Rendering Material ORC 953
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Who Needs This License?Transporter of Raw Rendering Material
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires December 31)
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Annual Fee$25
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RequirementsApplication and inspection
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Forms NeededApplication for License to Collect
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseGarbage Feeder ORC 942
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Who Needs This License?Person feeding to and/or treating garbage for swine
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Licensing PeriodAnnual (Expires December 31)
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Annual Fee$50
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RequirementsApplication and inspection
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Forms NeededApplication for License to Feed Garbage
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Animal Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6220
Email: animal@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseAuctioneer
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Who Needs This License?Anyone who performs the function of an auctioneer as defined in 4707.01.  Under 4707.02 anyone who conducts an auction must be licensed under 4707 by the department of agriculture
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Licensing Period07/01 to 06/30
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Annual FeeThe biennial license fee is $200.00 plus a $25.00 exam fee.
Biennial renewal fee is $200.00.
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RequirementsIn order to become a licensed auctioneer you must first serve a one year apprenticeship, act as a bid caller in twelve auctions, attend an approved auction school before applying for the auctioneer license.  The auctioneer exam consists of a written and verbal examination.  The applicant must score 75% or better to have a passing grade.  Applicants must also have proof of financial responsibility in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit or a surety bond in the amount of $25,000.
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Forms NeededAuctioneer License Application
Auctioneer Application Instructions
Bond Form
Police Waiver
Additional Instructions for Non-Resident or Reciprocal Applicants
Consent to service (Out of State Only)
Statement of Residency (Out of State Only)
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Auctioneer Program
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6240
Email: auctioneer@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesAny non-resident licensed in a reciprocal state may apply for licensure via reciprocity which waives the apprenticeship and testing requirement. You must have been licensed in the reciprocal state for a period of one year or have served an apprenticeship in the reciprocal state.
Effective July 1, 2005, Auctioneer licenses will be for a period of two years and the licensing fee goes to $200.00. If you have a last name that begins with "A" - "J" and "X" - "Z" your license will expire in odd numbered years. If you have a last name that begins with "K" - "W" your license will expire on even numbered years.
If you are applying for licensure in the middle of the biennium, you will only need to submit $100.00 plus the exam fee if applicable.

Type of LicenseApprentice Auctioneer
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Who Needs This License?Anyone who is interested in becoming an auctioneer must first serve a one year apprenticeship
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Licensing Period07/01 to 06/30
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Annual Fee$100.00 plus a $15.00 exam fee.
Annual renewal fee is $100.00
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RequirementsMust provide proof that the applicant:
A. Has a good reputation,
B. Is of trustworthy character,
C. Has attained the age of at least 18 years,
D. Has obtained a written promise of a licensed auctioneer to sponsor the applicant during the applicant’s apprenticeship,
E. Has satisfied the financial responsibility requirements established under 4707.11 of the Revised Code.
F. Proof of attendance at an approved auction school.
G. The applicant must take and pass the apprentice auctioneer examination with a score of 70% or better.
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Forms NeededApprentice Auctioneer Application
Apprentice Auctioneer Application Instructions
Bond Form
Police Waiver
Consent to service (Out of State Only)
Statement of Residency (Out of State Only)
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Auctioneer Program
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6240
Email: auctioneer@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesA sponsor for the apprentice auctioneer must be a licensed auctioneer who has been licensed for a period of two years and the license must be in good standing for a period of two years prior to sponsorship.

Type of LicenseOne Time Auction
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Who Needs This License?Anyone who is a non resident who is not licensed in a reciprocal state who wishes to conduct an auction in Ohio for one auction only.
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Licensing PeriodLicense is issued for the date of the sale only
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Annual Fee$500.00
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RequirementsMust provide proof of the following:
A. Has a good reputation,
B. Is of trustworthy character,
C. Has attained the age of at least 18 years,
D. Has a general knowledge of the requirements of the Revised Code relative to auctioneers, the auction profession, and the principles involved in conducting an auction,
E. Has two years of professional auctioneering experience immediately preceding the application and the experience includes the personal conduct by the applicant of at least twelve auction sales in any state, or has met the requirements of § 4707.12 of the Revised Code,
F. Has paid a fee of $500.00
G. Has provided proof of financial responsibility in the form of either an irrevocable letter of credit, a cash bond, or a surety bond in the amount of $50,000.
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Forms NeededOne Time Auctioneer Application
One Time Auctioneer Application Instructions
Police Waiver
Auctioneer One Time Only Bond Statement
Consent to service (Out of State Only)
Statement of Residency (Out of State Only)
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Auctioneer Program
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6240
Email: auctioneer@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesYou can only obtain this license type one time.  This license type is only available to non-residents.

Type of LicenseSpecial Auctioneer
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Who Needs This License?Any one who was licensed as an auction company as of May, 1991.
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Licensing Period07/01 to 06/30
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Annual Fee$200.00 biennially
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RequirementsMust have been licensed as an auction company prior to May 1991 and continues to renew their license in a timely manner. No new applications or licenses are issued for this license type.

Effective July 1, 2005, Auctioneer licenses will be for a period of two years and the licensing fee goes to $200.00. If you have a last name that begins with "A" - "J" and "X" - "Z" your license will expire in odd numbered years. If you have a last name that begins with "K" - "W" your license will expire on even numbered years.
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Forms NeededN/A
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Auctioneer Program
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6240
Email: auctioneer@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseAuction Firm
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Who Needs This License?Anyone who provides auction services as defined in R.C. 4707.01 who is not otherwise licensed under Chapter 4707 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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Licensing Period07/01 to 06/31
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Annual FeeAnnual

Renewal Fee is $100.00.

Firm Manager Exam Fee is $15.00
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RequirementsEvery applicant for an auction firm license shall furnish to the department, on forms provided by the department, satisfactory proof that the applicant:
A. Is in good standing with the secretary of state if the applicant is a corporation;
B. Is of trustworthy character;
C. Is registered with the secretary of state or a local authority, as applicable, to do business in this state;
D. Has complied with any other requirement that the director establishes in rules adopted under section 4707.19 of the Revised Code;
E. Has a general knowledge of the requirements of the Revised Code and the general principles regarding auctions, auctioneering, and auction management;
F. Has provided proof of financial responsibility in the amount of fifty thousand dollars in the form of a surety bond, an irrevocable letter of credit, or cashbond;
G. Employs a firm manager as required under division (D) of R.C. 4707.074.
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Forms NeededAuction Firm Application
Auction Firm Instructions
Police Waiver
Auction Firm Bond Statement
Consent to service (Out of State Only)
Statement of Residency (Out of State Only)
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Auctioneer Program
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6240
Email: auctioneer@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesThe auction firm must appoint a firm manager.  The firm manager needs to be someone within the company who has a sufficient amount of authority in the running of the company--generally a member of the board of directors, partner or owner of the firm.  If the firm manager is not already licensed under Chapter 4707.07, the firm manager needs to take a pass the firm manager exam

Type of LicenseMilk Dealer
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Who Needs This License?Any person who purchases or receives milk from a producer for the purpose of bottling, packaging, selling, processing, jobbing, brokering, or distributing the milk except to where the milk is disposed of in the same container in which it is received, without removal from the container and without processing in any way except by refrigeration.
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Licensing PeriodA license remains valid until suspended, cancelled, or revoked.
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Annual Fee$15.00
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RequirementsProof of financial responsibility through:
1. License Fee
2. A surety bond, or
3. Cash/negotiable securities through a trustee, or
4. A sworn financial statement.
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Forms NeededMilk Dealer Application
Proof of financial responsibility
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Dairy
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 466-5550
Fax: (614) 728-2652
Email: Dairy@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesProof of Financial Responsibility may be sought by the Director of Agriculture at any time.

Type of LicenseMilk Hauler
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Who Needs This License?Any person who owns or leases a tank or conveyance used to transport raw milk, but does not include a producer who transports raw milk that the producer has produced
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Licensing PeriodA license remains valid until suspended, cancelled, or revoked.
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Annual Fee$15.00
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Requirements1. License Fee
2. Complete set of facility plans
3. An acceptable water sample result

NOTE: An acceptable facility inspection must be completed prior to beginning processing.
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Forms NeededMilk Hauler Application
Listing of trucks or conveyances
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Dairy
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 466-5550
Fax: (614) 728-2652
Email: Dairy@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseMilk Processor
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Who Needs This License?Any person who operates or controls a place, premises, or establishment, including governmental operations, where milk or milk products are collected, handled, controlled, processed, stored, pasteurized, processed, bottled, handled for manufacturing or prepared for distribution.
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Licensing PeriodA license remains valid until suspended, cancelled, or revoked.
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Annual Fee$15.00
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Requirements1. License Fee
2. Complete set of facility plans
3. An acceptable water sample result

NOTE: An acceptable facility inspection must be completed prior to beginning processing.
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Forms NeededMilk Processor Application
Plan Submittal Form
Laboratory Water Sample Report
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Dairy
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 466-5550
Fax: (614) 728-2652
Email: Dairy@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesThis includes Grade A facilities, Cheese Plants, Frozen Dessert Manufacturers, Receiving Stations, and Transfer Stations.

Type of LicenseMilk Producer
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Who Needs This License?Any person located in Ohio who offers for sale milk from a cow or goat owned or controlled by the producer.
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Licensing PeriodA license remains valid until suspended, cancelled, or revoked.
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Annual Fee$15.00
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Requirements1. License Fee
2. Complete set of facility plans
3. An acceptable water sample result

NOTE: An acceptable facility inspection must be completed prior to beginning processing.
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Forms NeededMilk Producer Application
Plan Submittal Form
Laboratory Water Sample Report
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Dairy
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 466-5550
Fax: (614) 728-2652
Email: Dairy@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicensePlan Submittal Forms
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Who Needs This License?Any person submitting an application for a Milk Producer License or any licensed milk producer proposing construction of a new or extensively altered facility.
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Licensing PeriodA license remains valid until suspended, cancelled, or revoked.
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Annual FeeN/A
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RequirementsMust be submitted and approved before work is begun.  This includes pipeline and bulk milk tank installation, replacement or repair.
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Forms NeededPlan Submittal Form
Plant Plan Submittal Form
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Dairy
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 466-5550
Fax: (614) 728-2652
Email: Dairy@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseAuctioneer: Corporation, Partnership, or Association
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Who Needs This License?Any corporation, general or limited partnership, or unincorporated association who holds itself out as an auctioneer or being able to provide auction services.
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Licensing Period07/01 to 06/31
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Annual FeeThe biennial license fee is $200.00

Biennial renewal fee is $200.00
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RequirementsEvery applicant shall provide proof of the following:
A. Is in good standing with the secretary of state if the applicant is a corporation;
B. Is of trustworthy character;
C. Has provided proof of finanicial responsibility as required in section 4707.11 of the Revised Code;
D. Is registered with the secretary of state or local authority, as applicable, to do business in this state;
E. Has complied with any other requirement that the director establishes in rules adopted under section 4707.19 of the Revised Code.

An application submitted under this section shall list the names of all of the owners, directors, partners, or members of the applicant, as applicable, and shall indicte those that have an auctioneer's license issued under section 4707.07 of the Revised Code.

The department shall not issue a license under this section unless one of the following applies, as applicable:
A. If the applicant is a general or limited partnership, not less than fifty percent of the general partners have a current license issued under 4707.07 of the Revised Code.
B. If the applicant is a corporation, not less than fifty percent of the directors and the president or cheif executive have a current license issued under section 4707.07 of the Revised Code.
C. If the applicant is an unincorporated association, not less than fifty percent of the members have a current licensed issued under 4707.07 of the Revised Code.
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Forms NeededApplication
Auctioneer: Corp Application Instructions
Supplemental Application
Bond Form
Police Waiver
Consent to service (Out of State Only)
Statement of Residency (Out of State Only)
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Auctioneer Program
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6240
Email: auctioneer@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesEffective July 1, 2005, Auctioneer: Corp licenses will be for a period of two years and the licensing fee goes to $200.00. If the company has a name that begins with "A" - "J" and "X" - "Z" your license will expire in odd numbered years. If you have a company name that begins with "K" - "W" your license will expire on even numbered years.

If you are applying for licensure in the middle of the biennium, you will only need to submit $100.00 plus the exam fee if applicable.

Type of LicenseReceiving Report
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Who Needs This License?Each Milk Processor must submit the report each month for the preceding month.
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Licensing PeriodMonthly Report.
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Annual FeeVaries
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RequirementsAccurate report of the Dairy Products Received, or Utilized Per Month.

NOTE: The data is used to calculate and assess inspection fees
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Forms NeededReceiving Report
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Dairy
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 466-5550
Fax: (614) 728-2652
Email: Dairy@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesFee collection amount is established by the Milk Sanitation Board.

Type of LicenseWeigher, Sampler or Tester
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Who Needs This License?Any person who, in order to determine volume, weight, or composition for the purpose of determining price, weighs, samples or tests milk at a dairy farm or milk or cream purchased from a milk producer.
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Licensing PeriodA license remains valid until suspended, cancelled, or revoked.
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Annual Fee$15.00
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Requirements1. License Fee
2. Successful completion of a written weigher, sampler, tester exam.
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Forms NeededWeigher, Sampler, Tester Application
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Dairy
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 466-5550
Fax: (614) 728-2652
Email: Dairy@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesSampling and weighing procedures will be evaluated at least once every two years.

Type of LicenseBakery
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Who Needs This License?Bakeries whose sales are predominately wholesale
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Licensing PeriodValid through September 30
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Annual Fee$30 and up depending on output
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RequirementsRegulations regarding Good Manufacturing Practices
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Forms NeededLicense application is supplied at time of inspection.
Renewals are sent via the Division of Food Safety
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Food Safety
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Email: foodsafety@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseHome Bakery
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Who Needs This License?Home baking of potentially hazardous baked goods
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Licensing PeriodValid through September 30
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Annual Fee$10
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RequirementsNo pets in the home and no carpet in the kitchen
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Forms NeededLicense application is supplied at time of inspection.
Renewals are sent via the Division of Food Safety
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Food Safety
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Email: foodsafety@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseFrozen Food
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Who Needs This License?Any person or firm in the business of freezing a food product
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Licensing PeriodValid through November 30
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Annual Fee$50
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RequirementsRegulations regarding Good Manufacturing Practices
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Forms NeededLicense application is supplied at time of inspection.
Renewals are sent via the Division of Food Safety
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Food Safety
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Email: foodsafety@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseCannery
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Who Needs This License?Any person or firm in the business of operating a cannery
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Licensing PeriodValid through June 30
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Annual Fee$200
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RequirementsRegulations regarding Good Manufacturing Practices, Thermally processed low acid foods in hermetically sealed containers and Processing acidified foods in hermetically sealed containers
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Forms NeededLicense application is supplied at time of inspection.
Renewals are sent via the Division of Food Safety
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Food Safety
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Email: foodsafety@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseBottling
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Who Needs This License?Any person or firm in the business of bottling soft drinks or water
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Licensing PeriodValid through March 31
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Annual Fee$200
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RequirementsRegulations regarding Good Manufacturing Practices and Bottled Water
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Forms NeededLicense application is supplied at time of inspection.
Renewals are sent via the Division of Food Safety
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Food Safety
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Email: foodsafety@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseSyrups and Extracts
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Who Needs This License?Any person or firm in the business of manufacturing syrups and extracts
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Licensing PeriodValid through March 31
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Annual Fee$100
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RequirementsRegulations regarding Good Manufacturing Practices
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Forms NeededLicense application is supplied at time of inspection.
Renewals are sent via the Division of Food Safety
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Food Safety
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Email: foodsafety@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseCold Storage
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Who Needs This License?Any person or firm operating a cold-storage warehouse for hire
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Licensing PeriodValid through March 31
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Annual Fee$200
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RequirementsRegulations regarding Good Manufacturing Practices
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Forms NeededLicense application is supplied at time of inspection.
Renewals are sent via the Division of Food Safety
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Food Safety
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Email: foodsafety@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicensePermit to Operate
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Who Needs This License?Any Concentrated Animal Feeding Facility
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Licensing Period5 Years
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Annual Fee$750.00
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Requirements1. Completion of Application
2. Submittal of Fees
3. Review of Application by ODA-LEPP
4. Inspection of Facilities
5. Public comment period
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Forms NeededFor PDF Version Click Here
For MS Word Version Click Here
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Livestock Environmental Permitting Program
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 387-0470
Fax: (614) 728-6335
Email: LEPP@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesSubject to regular Inspections

Type of LicensePermit to Install
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Who Needs This License?Any Concentrated Animal Feeding Facility that plans to expand or construct
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Licensing PeriodOne Time, Prior to any Construction of Facilities
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Annual Fee$1,250.00
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Requirements1. Completion of Application
2. Submittal of Fees
3. Review of Application by ODA-LEPP
4. Inspection of Facilities
5. Public comment period
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Forms NeededFor PDF Version Click Here
For MS Word Version Click Here
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Livestock Environmental Permitting Program
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 387-0470
Fax: (614) 728-6335
Email: LEPP@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesInstallation will be Inspected and requires Certification Prior and submittal of As-Built Plans to Utilization

Type of LicenseCertified Livestock Manager
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Who Needs This License?Any Major Concentrated Animal Feeding Facility or Any Manure Broker or Applicator handling more than 4500 Dry Tons of manure or 25 million gallons of liquid manure per year
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Licensing PeriodRenewable ever 3 years 10 hours of continuing education required
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Annual Fee$30.00
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Requirements1. Completion of Training
2. Completion of Forms
3. Submittal of Fees
4. Review of Credentials by ODA
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Forms NeededFor PDF Version Click Here
For MS Word Version Click Here
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Livestock Environmental Permitting Program
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 387-0470
Fax: (614) 728-6335
Email: LEPP@mail.agri.state.oh.us
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NotesRenewal requires 10 hours of Continuing Education

Type of LicenseMeat Inspection License for Fully Inspected Operators
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Who Needs This License?Red meat and poultry operators who meet the requirements set forth in ORC 918.
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Licensing PeriodExpires March 31st every year
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Annual Fee$50.00
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RequirementsWritten HACCP Checklist
Written SSOP Program
Written Blueprint Narrative
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Forms NeededLicense application is supplied at time of inspection.
Renewals are sent via the Division of Meat Inspection.
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Meat Inspection
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6260
Email: meat@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseMeat Inspection License for Custom Operators
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Who Needs This License?Red meat and poultry operators who meet the requirements set forth in ORC 918.
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Licensing PeriodExpires March 31st every year
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Annual Fee$50.00
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RequirementsWritten SSOP program
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Forms NeededLicense application is supplied at time of inspection.
Renewals are sent via the Division of Meat Inspection.
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Meat Inspection
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6260
Email: meat@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseAgricultural Additive
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Who Needs This License?Anyone who manufactures, distributes or labels any soil additives
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Licensing PeriodJanuary through December
Annually
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Annual Fee$50.00 per product
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RequirementsSubmit copies of labels and verification of research along with completed application & required fees
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Forms NeededApplication for Registration of an Agricultural Additive
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Submit toOhio Dept. of Agriculture
Plant Industry
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 728-6397
Fax: (614) 728-4221
Email: Pesticides@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Type of LicenseAnhydrous Ammonia System
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Who Needs This License?Anyone who stores anhydrous ammonia in Ohio
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Licensing PeriodPermanent
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Annual Fee$0
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RequirementsSubmit a drawing of the plot plan along with completed application.
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Forms NeededApplication for Construction and Operation of an Anhydrous Ammonia System
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