IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
(OAC)1501: 31-13-04:
It is unlawful to sell as bait, or use as bait, any fish or aquatic
insect not already established in waters of Ohio over which the
Wildlife Chief has control. Further, it is unlawful for any person
to release any fish or aquatic insect into waters of the state, or
waters under control of the Division of Wildlife, from which it
did not originate without first obtaining permission from the
Wildlife Chief.