Ohio Rev. Code § 1531.24: United States commissioner of fisheries authorized to establish, operate, and maintain fish hatcheries in Ohio.

The United States commissioner of fisheries and his authorized agents may establish fish hatcheries in Ohio, and operate and maintain them. Such persons may acquire by lease, gift, or purchase lands and other equipment necessary for such purpose and conduct in any manner and at any time investigations and fish cultural operations as are considered necessary and proper.