Legal with Leah

Ohio Farm Bureau Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis discusses topics impacting farmers and landowners such as property rights, taxes and other legal and regulatory issues.

Legal with Leah: Understanding the Change to Ohio’s Pesticide Law

Ohio Farm Bureau advocated for a change in the law to allow family members and employees to handle pesticides while under the supervision of a licensed applicator. The rules around HB 10 are being finalized.

Legal with Leah: Insight on Recent Property Tax Legislation

Four property tax reform bills were signed into Ohio law at the end of 2025. Ohio Farm Bureau Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis breaks down the bills and what the changes mean for Ohioans.

Legal with Leah: A Drone Policy Update

Learn what the requirements are to legally fly a drone in Ohio as well as steps the Ohio Legislature has taken in terms of security concerns.

Legal with Leah – CAUV Increases Continue

In 2025, about 21 counties are going through a reappraisal or update, and because Ohioans pay taxes one year behind, they will see new property tax bills in January 2026.

Legal with Leah: Changes to Ohio pesticide licensing

Any unlicensed handlers who use restricted use pesticides will need to have additional training. Farm Bureau will be working on legislation to give employers a choice on how to provide training.

Legal with Leah: The Benefits of Ag Districts

Current Agricultural Use Value is often discussed as a farmland preservation tool, but there are some other tools in the law that landowners can consider.

Legal with Leah – New Corporate Transparency Act deadline set

Update: As of Feb. 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced no fines, penalties or enforcement action will be taken against companies based on failure to file or update BOI by March 21.

Legal with Leah: Corporate Transparency Act January Update

Update: As of Feb. 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced they would not issue any fines or penalties or take enforcement action against companies based on failure to file or update beneficial ownership information reports by the March 21, 2025, deadline.