# Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.12: Regulation of aircraft on public property

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.12

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.12
- **Heading:** Regulation of aircraft on public property
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 45 / Chapter 4561 / § 4561.12

## Text

July 1, 2013 House Bill 51 - 130th General Assembly (A) Unless operated by the department of transportation or its agents, no aircraft shall be operated or maintained on any public land or water owned or controlled by this state, or by any political subdivision of this state, except at such places and under such rules and regulations governing and controlling the operation and maintenance of aircraft as are adopted and promulgated by the department in accordance with sections 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code. Such action and approval by the department shall not become effective until it has been approved by the adoption and promulgation of appropriate rules governing, controlling, and approving said places and the method of operation and maintenance of aircraft, by the department, division, political subdivision, agent, or agency of this state having ownership or control of the places on said public land or water which are affected by such operation or maintenance of aircraft thereon. (B) Whoever violates this section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, imprisoned not more than ninety days, or both.

## Nearby sections

- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.01 § 4561.01. Aeronautics definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.01.md)
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- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.05 § 4561.05. Department of transportation to administer chapter - rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.05.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.06 § 4561.06. Department of transportation - powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.06.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.07 § 4561.07. Cooperation with other agencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.07.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.08 § 4561.08. Cooperation regarding airports, landing fields, and other air navigation facilities - acceptance of federal funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.08.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.09 § 4561.09. Acceptance of federal funds by regional airport authorities, counties, and municipal corporations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.09.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.10 § 4561.10. Municipality marking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.10.md)
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- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.12 § 4561.12. Regulation of aircraft on public property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.12.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.13 § 4561.13. Enforcement of laws - investigation of accidents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.13.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.14 § 4561.14. Prohibited acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.14.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.15 § 4561.15. Unsafe operation of aircraft or UAV](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.15.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4561.17 § 4561.17. License tax on aircraft - exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T45_C4561_S4561.17.md)

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