2020 Ohio Revised Code
General Provisions
Chapter 5 | State Insignia; Seals; Holidays
Section 5.2239 | Ohio Turfgrass Week.

Universal Citation: Ohio Rev Code § 5.2239 (2020)

Effective: March 24, 2011

Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 51 - 128th General Assembly

The last week of May is designated as "Ohio Turfgrass Week," in order to increase awareness of the importance of turfgrass to this state's economy and environment. The General Assembly finds that the turfgrass industry in this state employs thousands of people and generates billions of dollars in revenue each year. The General Assembly also finds that turfgrass acts as an environmental filter absorbing pollutants such as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide and prevents soil erosion.

As used in this section, "turfgrass" means a natural sod that has multiple uses.

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