Ohio Department of Agriculture

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Department of Agriculture
Department overview
JurisdictionOhio
Department executive
  • Dorothy Pelanda, Director
Websiteagri.ohio.gov

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is the administrative department of the Ohio state government[1] responsible for ensuring the safety of the food supply, to maintain the health of animals and plant life, to create economic opportunities for farmers, food processors and agribusinesses,[2] and to inspect amusement park rides in the state of Ohio.

History

Already rumoured in 2008

United States Supreme Court.[6]

References

  1. ^ Ohio Rev. Code § 121.01 et seq.
  2. ^ "Ohio Department of Agriculture". Ohio Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  3. ^ "Ohio again modifies dairy labeling rule".
  4. ^ Endres, A. Bryan (2008). "United States Food Law Update: Consumer Protections and Access to Information: rBST, BPA, the ADA and Color Additives". Journal of Food Law & Policy. 4 (2).
  5. ^ GILMAN, RONALD LEE (30 September 2010). "INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FOODS ASSOCIATION (09-3515); ORGANIC TRADE ASSOCIATION (09-3526), Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. ROBERT J. BOGGS, in his official capacity as Ohio Director of Agriculture, Defendant-Appellee" (PDF). UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT.
  6. ^ NESTLE, MARION (5 October 2010). "Milk Labeling Fight: Headed to the Supreme Court?". The Atlantic Monthly Group.

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