Callie Wells - Feb. 24, 2016
The power of eminent domain has been in the news recently because of a highly visible political candidate. Eminent domain is revisited in two four-minute Legal with Leah podcasts with Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Ag Law Leah Curtis.
Amy Beth Graves - Jan. 19, 2016
Do ATVs and utility vehicles fall under the sales tax exemption for agriculture? It depends, according to Leah Curtis, Ohio Farm Bureau’s director of agricultural law. Under Ohio law, the agricultural sales tax exemption applies to most items that will…
Callie Wells - Nov. 17, 2015
Does the ag sales tax exemption apply to ATVs and utilities vehicles? Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Ag Law Leah Curtis definitively says: “sometimes.” Learn about when these vehicles qualify, and for whom, in this latest Legal with Leah.
Leah Curtis - Oct. 7, 2015
ust as in the spring, fall brings harvest and the need to move equipment over the roadways. Farmers should be cautious to ensure they remain in compliance with road laws and avoid citations that could slow down their busy season. Listen to past episode of ‘Legal with Leah’ where she discusses farm equipment on roadways
Amy Beth Graves - Sept. 30, 2015
Ohio’s natural gas and oil boom is resulting in a flurry of pipeline construction all over the state as well as complaints about high-pressure tactics from leasing agents. Landowners are advised to contact an attorney if approached about a pipeline easement.
Lynn Snyder - Sept. 5, 2015
Two legal actions have been launched to make changes to the Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV), which is designed to tax land at its productive value rather than its development value.
Callie Wells - Aug. 13, 2015
There’s a difference between being ticketed and being sued if you’re involved with an equipment accident on the road. Learn more, plus road rules and what to do if you’re in an accident from Farm Bureau’s Leah Curtis.
Callie Wells - Aug. 6, 2015
What recourse do farmers have if they dispute their test results from the elevator? Farm Bureau’s ag law director Leah Curtis and Joe Cornely talk about the options in the latest Legal with Leah.
Leah Curtis - July 9, 2015
Ohio’s Ag Districts and Agricultural Security Areas are important programs that help preserve farmland in Ohio. Here are five things you should know about Ag Districts and Ag Security Areas.
Leah Curtis - May 29, 2015
With the Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) rates for 2015 expected to be released in a couple of weeks, Ohio Farm Bureau was asked to testify about CAUV and describe its latest set of recommendations for changes to the formula.
