Marinas

Overview

Marinas in Ohio are regulated under the authority of Chapter 3733 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and the rules specified in Chapter 3701-35 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). A marina is defined as a boat basin that has docks or moorings for seven or more watercraft. The rules apply uniformly, throughout the state, affecting the location, development, operation and maintenance of marinas to assure marinas provide adequate sanitary facilities for the watercraft using them and do not cause a nuisance or health hazard.

Services

Policy and procedural guidance to local health district administration and staff for the implementation of the marina regulatory program including inspection, operation and maintenance • Explanation and interpretation of the standards relative to the layout, water supply, restroom facilities, sewage and waste disposal facilities, safety and general sanitation of marinas • Periodic survey of local health district licensing programs to assure the licensing programs are being conducted in compliance with the ORC and the OAC • Clearinghouse functions for the general public relative to marina issues, protection from disease transmission, personal safety and complaint investigation.
  

Rule Development

The Marina rules are developed by the Ohio Department of Health with the assistance of the Marina Rule Review Committee (assembled whenever rule review is required).

Mailing Information:
Ohio Department of Health
Marina Program
246 North High Street

Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: (614) 466-1390
Fax: (614) 466-4556

E-mail: BEH@odh.ohio.gov

Last Updated: 3/15/06