Ohio Revised Code
Title 5 | Townships

Section 501.03 | Auditor of State and Department of Administrative Services - Duties. - Effective: June 29, 1988 Latest Legislation: House Bill 549 -...

Section 501.04 | Sale or Disposition of School Lands. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 331 -...

Section 501.06 | Lands Appropriated by Congress for Support of Schools and Ministerial Purposes. - Effective: June 29, 1988 Latest Legislation: House Bill 497 -...

Section 501.07 | Appraisal and Sale of Lands. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 501.08 | Substantial Improvements Added at Expense of Lessee. - Effective: June 29, 1988 Latest Legislation: House Bill 549 -...

Section 501.09 | Renewable Lease. - Effective: June 29, 1988 Latest Legislation: House Bill 549 -...

Section 501.10 | Sale or Lease Anew of Lands in Default of Rent Payment. - Effective: June 29, 1988 Latest Legislation: House Bill 497 -...

Section 501.11 | Certification of Proceedings. - Effective: June 29, 1988 Latest Legislation: House Bill 497 -...

Section 501.12 | No Sale for Less Than Appraised Value. - Effective: June 29, 1988 Latest Legislation: House Bill 497 -...

Section 501.14 | State Policy. - Effective: November 21, 1969 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 167 -...

Chapter 503 | General Provisions

Section 503.01 | Corporate Powers and Duties of Civil Township. - Effective: December 30, 2008 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 129 -...

Section 503.02 | Township Boundaries Changed by Partition or Division. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 503.03 | Area of Townships. - Effective: November 3, 1999 Latest Legislation: House Bill 91 -...

Section 503.04 | Notice of Hearing - Record of Boundaries. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.05 | Adjustment of Disputed Boundaries. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 503.06 | Marking Township Boundary Lines. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.061 | Highway Signs Indicating Boundaries of Township. - Effective: June 30, 1997 Latest Legislation: House Bill 210 -...

Section 503.07 | Conformity of Boundaries. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 444 -...

Section 503.08 | Disposition of Remainder of Township - Name. - Effective: November 3, 1999 Latest Legislation: House Bill 91 -...

Section 503.09 | Petition to Erect New Township Excluding Territory of Municipal Corporation. - Effective: July 26, 1982 Latest Legislation: House Bill 77 -...

Section 503.10 | Apportionment of Indebtedness. - Effective: July 26, 1982 Latest Legislation: House Bill 77 -...

Section 503.11 | Division of Funds on Hand, Credits, and Properties. - Effective: July 26, 1982 Latest Legislation: House Bill 77 -...

Section 503.12 | Appointment of Township Officers. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.13 | Completion of Proceedings. - Effective: January 30, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 72 -...

Section 503.14 | Method of Boundary Change. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.15 | Boundary Change if Corporation Located in Two or More Counties. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.16 | Change of Name of Township. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.161 | Change of Township Name Election. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 503.162 | Election on Name Change Procedure. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 503.17 | Boundary Change Effect on Contracts. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.18 | Taxable Property. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.19 | Manner of Making Assessment. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.20 | Divided Parcels. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.21 | Payment of Money to Board of Township Trustees by County Treasurer. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.22 | Election in New Township. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.24 | Vacancy in Township Office. - Effective: June 21, 2013 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 47 -...

Section 503.241 | When Township Offices Deemed Vacant. - Effective: October 14, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 346 -...

Section 503.25 | Notice to Officers Elected or Appointed. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 503.26 | Certificate of Oath to Be Returned and Recorded. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 503.27 | Failure to Accept Office. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.28 | Delivery of Records and Property to Successor - Forfeiture. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 450 -...

Section 503.30 | Street Markers and House Numbers in Unincorporated Areas. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 503.31 | Remnant of Township Within Boundaries of Municipal Corporation. - Effective: October 14, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 46 -...

Section 503.40 | Massage Establishment Definitions. - Effective: June 3, 1992 Latest Legislation: House Bill 247 -...

Section 503.41 | Regulation and Registration of Massage Establishments and Their Employees. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 503.42 | Permits - Licenses - Regulations. - Effective: June 3, 1992 Latest Legislation: House Bill 247 -...

Section 503.43 | Application for Permit to Operate Massage Establishment. - Effective: June 3, 1992 Latest Legislation: House Bill 247 -...

Section 503.44 | Denial or Revocation of Permit. - Effective: June 3, 1992 Latest Legislation: House Bill 247 -...

Section 503.45 | Application for License as Massager. - Effective: March 31, 2003 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 245 -...

Section 503.46 | Denial or Revocation of License. - Effective: June 3, 1992 Latest Legislation: House Bill 247 -...

Section 503.47 | Requirements of Operation. - Effective: March 31, 2003 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 245 -...

Section 503.48 | Proceedings of Board. - Effective: June 3, 1992 Latest Legislation: House Bill 247 -...

Section 503.49 | Fees Deposit and Use. - Effective: June 3, 1992 Latest Legislation: House Bill 247 -...

Section 503.50 | Penalties. - Effective: July 1, 1996 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 2 -...

Section 503.51 | Adult Entertainment Establishment Definitions. - Effective: August 17, 2006 Latest Legislation: House Bill 23 -...

Section 503.52 | Adult Entertainment Establishment Regulations. - Effective: September 4, 2007 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 16 -...

Section 503.53 | Initiative Petition on Resolution Regulating or Restricting Adult-Oriented Businesses. - Effective: August 17, 2006 Latest Legislation: House Bill 23 -...

Section 503.55 | Acceptance of Payments by Financial Transaction Devices for Township Expenses. - Effective: September 29, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 64 -...

Section 503.56 | Tourism Development Districts. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 -...

Section 503.57 | Taxes Related to Tourism Development. - Effective: September 29, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 64 -...

Section 503.58 | Development Charges. - Effective: October 17, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 166 -...

Section 503.60 | Residency Regulation of Sex or Child-Victim Offenders. - Effective: January 1, 2008 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 97 -...

Section 503.70 | Commercial Advertising on Township Website. - Effective: September 29, 2017 Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 -...

Chapter 504 | Limited Home Rule Government

Section 504.01 | Procedure for Adopting Limited Home Rule Government. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 504.02 | Election for Adopting Limited Home Rule Government. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 504.021 | Board of Township Trustees. - Effective: September 21, 2006 Latest Legislation: House Bill 385 -...

Section 504.03 | Election for Terminating Limited Home Rule Government. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 504.04 | Exercise of Powers Under Limited Home Rule Government. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 -...

Section 504.05 | Imposition of Civil Fines. - Effective: September 17, 1991 Latest Legislation: House Bill 77 -...

Section 504.06 | Citations for Violation of Township Resolutions. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 504.07 | Answer to Citation. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 504.08 | Enforcement of Resolution. - Effective: September 17, 1991 Latest Legislation: House Bill 77 -...

Section 504.09 | Proceedings of Township Board. - Effective: March 31, 2003 Latest Legislation: House Bill 515 -...

Section 504.10 | Form and Reading of Resolutions. - Effective: September 17, 1991 Latest Legislation: House Bill 77 -...

Section 504.11 | Voting on Resolutions. - Effective: September 21, 2006 Latest Legislation: House Bill 385 -...

Section 504.12 | Revision or Amendment of Resolutions. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 504.13 | Building and Standard Codes - Effect of County Adoption of Building and Standard Codes. - Effective: September 20, 1999 Latest Legislation: House Bill 187 -...

Section 504.14 | Filing Initiative and Referendum Petitions. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 504.15 | Law Director of Township. - Effective: August 17, 2006 Latest Legislation: House Bill 23 -...

Section 504.151 | Appointments by Township Law Director. - Effective: March 2, 1994 Latest Legislation: House Bill 285 -...

Section 504.16 | Police Protection. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 504.17 | Acts Prior to Establishment of Limited Home Rule. - Effective: September 20, 1999 Latest Legislation: House Bill 187 -...

Section 504.18 | Supplying Water or Sewer Services. - Effective: September 20, 1999 Latest Legislation: House Bill 187 -...

Section 504.19 | Adopting General Plan of Water Supply or Sewer Services. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 504.20 | Construct, Maintain, Improve, Repair, Operate, and Pay Costs of Water Supply Facilities or Sewer Improvements. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 504.21 | Rules Governing Soil Erosion or Water Degradation From Nonfarm Development. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 504.24 | Off-Street Parking Facilities. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Chapter 505 | Trustees

Section 505.01 | Board of Township Trustees - Election and Term. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 505.011 | Trustee May Serve as Volunteer Fireman or Policeman. - Effective: July 1, 1993 Latest Legislation: House Bill 152 -...

Section 505.012 | Appointment or Election of Board Member to District Governing Body. - Effective: September 28, 2012 Latest Legislation: House Bill 509 -...

Section 505.02 | Bond of Township Trustees. - Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 291 -...

Section 505.03 | Additional or New Bond. - Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 291 -...

Section 505.031 | Appointment of Township Administrator. - Effective: February 29, 2008 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 36 -...

Section 505.032 | Powers and Duties of Township Administrator. - Effective: July 21, 1976 Latest Legislation: House Bill 983 -...

Section 505.04 | Annual Inventory. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 505.05 | Program Recognizing Outstanding Employee Performance. - Effective: April 16, 1998 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 110 -...

Section 505.06 | Abatement of Building Nuisances. - Effective: September 10, 1996 Latest Legislation: House Bill 517 -...

Section 505.07 | Settlement of Court Action - Zoning Issue Subject to Referendum. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 505.08 | Emergency Contracts. - Effective: October 13, 2020 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 4 -...

Section 505.09 | Duty of Trustees at Elections. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.10 | Acceptance and Disposition of Property. - Effective: September 12, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48, Senate...

Section 505.101 | Contracts With State or Other Public Agency. - Effective: September 29, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 64 -...

Section 505.102 | Real Property Transactions With Senior Citizens' Organization. - Effective: June 13, 1984 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 148 -...

Section 505.103 | Model System of Preferences for Products Mined or Produced in Ohio and the United States and for Ohio-Based Contractors. - Effective: April 19, 1988 Latest Legislation: House Bill 708 -...

Section 505.104 | Exchange or Transfer of Real Property Without Bidding. - Effective: July 26, 1989 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 40 -...

Section 505.105 | Property Recovered by Police Department. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.106 | Neglect or Refuse to Deposit Property in Possession of a Person Arrested. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.107 | Restoration of Property to Claimant or Accused Person. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.108 | Disposition of Unclaimed Property. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.109 | Payment of Storage and Selling Expenses. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.1010 | Purchase of Property at Auction. - Effective: September 29, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 64 -...

Section 505.11 | Leases of Real Property or Mining Rights in Township. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 505.12 | Solid Waste Facilities. - Effective: April 16, 1993 Latest Legislation: House Bill 723 -...

Section 505.13 | Operation of Scow or Lighter. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 505.14 | Residence for Physician - Tax Levy - Election - Anticipatory Notes. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 505.15 | Airports, Landing Fields, or Other Air Navigation Facilities. - Effective: December 8, 1988 Latest Legislation: House Bill 661 -...

Section 505.16 | Harbor Masters. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.17 | Regulations for Engine Noise and Vehicle Parking. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.171 | Drive-in Theater Screens. - Effective: March 14, 1979 Latest Legislation: House Bill 662 -...

Section 505.172 | Noise Control. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.173 | Storage of Junk Motor Vehicles. - Effective: November 19, 1996 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 121 -...

Section 505.18 | Joint Issue of Bonds. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.19 | Annual Meeting of Trustees of Divided Township. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.20 | Tax for Drilling Oil or Gas Well. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.21 | Copy of Revised Code for Township Officers. - Effective: September 20, 1967 Latest Legislation: House Bill 303 -...

Section 505.22 | Volunteer Fire Department Definitions. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.23 | Insurance for Members of Volunteer Department - Joint Fire Department. - Effective: October 13, 1967 Latest Legislation: House Bill 169 -...

Section 505.24 | Compensation of Trustees. - Effective: December 27, 2018 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 296 -...

Section 505.241 | Dues for Township Government Association. - Effective: April 16, 1993 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 125 -...

Section 505.25 | Additional Compensation for Certain Trustees. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.26 | Additional Powers of Trustees. - Effective: June 28, 1990 Latest Legislation: House Bill 717 -...

Section 505.261 | Establishing Township Park. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 505.262 | Township Buildings Finance and Construction. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 505.263 | Water Supply Improvement Contracts. - Effective: March 1, 1990 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 75 -...

Section 505.264 | Evaluating Township Buildings for Energy Conservation Measures. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.265 | Issuing Securities for Payment of Accrued Liability to Police and Firemen's Disability and Pension Fund. - Effective: December 21, 1998 Latest Legislation: House Bill 194 -...

Section 505.266 | Procedure for Establishing or Increasing Concentrated Animal Feeding Facility. - Effective: November 2, 2018 Latest Legislation: House Bill 34 -...

Section 505.267 | Lease-Purchase Agreements. - Effective: July 3, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 62 -...

Section 505.27 | Collection, Transfer, and Disposal of Solid Wastes. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 505.28 | Creation of Waste Disposal District. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.29 | Tax Levy for Waste and Leaf Disposal Service - Service Charge. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 505.30 | Liability for Damages. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.31 | Collection of Service Charges - Waste Collection Fund - Use of Fund. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 505.32 | Compensation of Fiscal Officer - Bond. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 505.33 | Delinquent List Certified to County Auditor - Collection. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 505.34 | Compounding or Release of Claims Due From Banks. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.35 | Expenditure of Funds. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 505.36 | Bond Issue for Viaduct Construction or Improvement. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.37 | Fire Protection Services. - Effective: September 13, 2022 Latest Legislation: House Bill 140 -...

Section 505.371 | Joint Fire District Creation. - Effective: October 17, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 166 -...

Section 505.372 | Bond of Clerk of the Board of Fire District Trustees. - Effective: December 10, 1971 Latest Legislation: House Bill 584 -...

Section 505.373 | Adoption of Fire Code. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.374 | Fire Code Violations. - Effective: November 21, 1995 Latest Legislation: House Bill 192 -...

Section 505.375 | Fire and Ambulance District Creation. - Effective: December 19, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 471 -...

Section 505.376 | Bids on Fire and Ambulance District Contracts. - Effective: September 12, 2008 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 268 -...

Section 505.377 | Classification of Volunteer Firefighters. - Effective: March 23, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 201 -...

Section 505.38 | Appointment of Firefighting Personnel. - Effective: April 5, 2007 Latest Legislation: House Bill 401 -...

Section 505.381 | Criminal Records Check. - Effective: April 9, 2003 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 258 -...

Section 505.39 | Tax Levy for Fire Protection and Other Services. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 505.391 | Assessment of Charge for False Alarm From an Automatic Fire Alarm System at a Commercial Establishment. - Effective: September 21, 2006 Latest Legislation: House Bill 385 -...

Section 505.40 | Bond Issue for Fire Protection Measures Limited. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 505.401 | Issuing Bonds for Firefighting Purposes. - Effective: March 31, 2003 Latest Legislation: House Bill 513 -...

Section 505.41 | Members of Volunteer Fire Companies Are Township Employees. - Effective: January 17, 1977 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 545 -...

Section 505.42 | Fire Equipment Fund. - Effective: August 23, 1982 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 261 -...

Section 505.43 | Police Protection. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 444 -...

Section 505.431 | Resolution to Provide Police Protection to Other Public Entity. - Effective: July 31, 1992 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 174 -...

Section 505.432 | Contract With Port Authority or Chautauqua Assembly. - Effective: December 5, 1995 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 93 -...

Section 505.44 | Contracts for Ambulance Service. - Effective: July 1, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 51 -...

Section 505.441 | Collection and Retention of Fees for Service Runs. - Effective: September 23, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 128 -...

Section 505.45 | Schooling of Officers and Firemen of Fire Department. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.46 | Township Trustees May Construct and Maintain Footbridges. - Effective: May 30, 2002 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 157 -...

Section 505.47 | Payment of Costs of Footbridges - Approval of Tax Levy Required. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 505.48 | Township Police District. - Effective: September 13, 2022 Latest Legislation: House Bill 140 -...

Section 505.481 | Unincorporated Territory May Be Added to District - Contents of Ballot. - Effective: September 13, 2022 Latest Legislation: House Bill 140 -...

Section 505.482 | Joint Township Police District Board. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 505.483 | Resolution to Join Existing Joint Police District. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.484 | Performance Bond. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.49 | Rules Necessary for Operation of Township Police District. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.491 | Police Officer Guilty in Performance of Official Duty. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.492 | Hearing of Charge Against Police Officer. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.493 | Suspension of Officer Pending Hearing. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.494 | Subpoena Power. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.495 | Oaths - Compelling Testimony. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.50 | Equipment and Buildings for Police Protection. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.51 | Police District or Joint Police District Tax Levy. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.511 | Fee for False Alarms Resulting From Malfunction of Same Commercial or Residential Security Alarm System. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.52 | Police Equipment Fund. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.53 | Police District and Joint Police District Notes. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.54 | Additional Training or Skills for Police Personnel. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.541 | Parking Enforcement Unit. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.55 | Dissolution of Township Police District. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.551 | Withdrawal From and Dissolution of Joint Police District. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.56 | Excise Tax on Transactions by Which Lodging Is Furnished to Transient Guests. - Effective: June 21, 2002 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 143 -...

Section 505.57 | Use of Proceeds of Lodging Tax Receipts by Local School District. - Effective: January 13, 1978 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 182 -...

Section 505.58 | Contributions to Convention and Visitors' Bureaus From General Fund. - Effective: January 1, 1980 Latest Legislation: House Bill 355 -...

Section 505.59 | Withdrawal of Unincorporated Territory From Transit Authority; Tax Levy to Provide Transportation Services. - Effective: September 10, 2012 Latest Legislation: House Bill 487 -...

Section 505.60 | Health Insurance for Township Officers and Employees. - Effective: September 27, 2022 Latest Legislation: House Bill 377 -...

Section 505.601 | Reimbursement of Officers and Employees for Health Care Premiums. - Effective: September 28, 2012 Latest Legislation: House Bill 509 -...

Section 505.602 | Group Life Insurance for Township Officers and Employees. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 505.603 | Benefits to Officers and Employees Through a Cafeteria Plan or Health and Wellness Benefit Program. - Effective: September 28, 2012 Latest Legislation: House Bill 509 -...

Section 505.61 | Liability Insurance for Police Personnel. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.62 | Appropriations for Potential or Pending Annexation Actions. - Effective: March 27, 2002 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 5 -...

Section 505.63 | Liability Insurance for Firefighting Personnel. - Effective: March 3, 1982 Latest Legislation: House Bill 76 -...

Section 505.64 | Authorizing Use of Township Credit Card. - Effective: November 2, 2018 Latest Legislation: House Bill 312 -...

Section 505.66 | Snow Removal on Public School Property. - Effective: December 3, 1971 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 168 -...

Section 505.67 | Voluntary Motor Vehicle Decal Registration Program. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.69 | Acquire, Rehabilitate, and Develop Rail Property and Rail Service. - Effective: October 20, 1994 Latest Legislation: House Bill 250 -...

Section 505.70 | Financial Assistance to and Cooperate With Other Agencies for Senior Citizen Services. - Effective: August 7, 1980 Latest Legislation: House Bill 827 -...

Section 505.701 | Community Improvement Corporations. - Effective: September 29, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 64 -...

Section 505.702 | Neighborhood Crime Watch Programs. - Effective: July 26, 1989 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 40 -...

Section 505.703 | Funds to County Office of Economic Development. - Effective: April 10, 1991 Latest Legislation: House Bill 174 -...

Section 505.704 | Participation and Contribution to Regional Cooperation and Improvement Organization. - Effective: April 10, 1991 Latest Legislation: House Bill 174 -...

Section 505.705 | Appropriations for Water or Sewerage Systems. - Effective: September 29, 2007 Latest Legislation: House Bill 119 -...

Section 505.706 | Money for Providing and Maintaining Services and Facilities for Senior Citizens. - Effective: September 20, 1993 Latest Legislation: House Bill 184 -...

Section 505.707 | Appropriations for Organization Serving Community Purpose. - Effective: April 5, 2001 Latest Legislation: House Bill 315 -...

Section 505.71 | Joint Ambulance District. - Effective: July 3, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 62 -...

Section 505.72 | Joint Ambulance District Employees. - Effective: July 1, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 51 -...

Section 505.721 | Joint Ambulance District - Reasonable Charges for Use of Services. - Effective: November 5, 2004 Latest Legislation: House Bill 148 -...

Section 505.73 | Model or Standard Building Code. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 505.74 | Model or Standard Building Code Violations. - Effective: October 20, 1987 Latest Legislation: House Bill 285 -...

Section 505.75 | Township Residential Building Code. - Effective: May 27, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 115, House...

Section 505.76 | Availability of Township Residential Building Code. - Effective: May 27, 2005 Latest Legislation: House Bill 175 -...

Section 505.77 | Building Prohibitions. - Effective: May 27, 2005 Latest Legislation: House Bill 175 -...

Section 505.78 | Effective Date of Building Regulations. - Effective: May 27, 2005 Latest Legislation: House Bill 175 -...

Section 505.79 | Collection and Disposal of Tree Leaves. - Effective: November 2, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 52 -...

Section 505.80 | Encouraging Economic Development of Township or Area Through Promotion of Tourism. - Effective: April 26, 1976 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1033 -...

Section 505.82 | Emergency Resolutions. - Effective: July 17, 2009 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 505.84 | Reasonable Charges for Use of Ambulance or Emergency Medical Services. - Effective: September 23, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 128 -...

Section 505.85 | Disposal, Storage or Impoundment of Motor Vehicles. - Effective: March 5, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 50 -...

Section 505.86 | Removal, Repair or Securance of Insecure, Unsafe Buildings or Structures. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 444 -...

Section 505.87 | Abatement, Control, or Removal of Vegetation, Garbage, Refuse, and Other Debris. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 444 -...

Section 505.871 | Removal of Junk Motor Vehicle. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 444 -...

Section 505.88 | Special Assessment Upon Facilities Directly or Indirectly Benefiting From Maintenance and Improvement of Waterways. - Effective: May 15, 1997 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 85 -...

Section 505.881 | Township Special Assessment to Fund Residential Broadband Expansion. - Effective: May 17, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 2 -...

Section 505.882 - Effective: April 6, 2023 Latest Legislation: House Bill 501 -...

Section 505.89 | Curfew - Violations. - Effective: March 9, 1995 Latest Legislation: House Bill 580 -...

Section 505.90 | Agreements to Provide Maintenance, Repair, and Improvement of Township and Municipal Roads Located Within the Townships and Municipal Corporations. - Effective: June 30, 2017 Latest Legislation: House Bill 26 -...

Section 505.93 | Prohibiting Boxing Matches or Exhibitions. - Effective: July 27, 1981 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 60 -...

Section 505.94 | Registration and Regulation of Transient Vendors. - Effective: September 29, 2017 Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 -...

Section 505.95 | Regulating Resale of Tickets to Public Amusements. - Effective: November 2, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 52 -...

Section 505.99 | Penalty. - Effective: July 1, 1996 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 2 -...

Section 505.991 | Penalty - Neglect or Refuse to Deposit Property in Possession of a Person Arrested. - Effective: September 29, 1999 Latest Legislation: House Bill 55 -...

Chapter 507 | Clerk

Section 507.01 | Township Fiscal Officer. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 507.02 | Deputy Township Fiscal Officer. - Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 291 -...

Section 507.021 | Assistants to Fiscal Officer - Compensation. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 -...

Section 507.03 | Bond. - Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 291 -...

Section 507.04 | Personal Attendance at Board Meetings - Request for Copies of Township Records. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 507.05 | Books to Be Provided to Fiscal Officer. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 507.051 | Notifying Board of Elections of Vacancies in Office and Boundary Changes. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 507.06 | Oaths. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 507.08 | Recording of Bonds of Constables. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 507.09 | Compensation of Fiscal Officer. - Effective: December 27, 2018 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 296 -...

Section 507.10 | Payment of Funds Collected for Joint Township Cemetery. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 507.11 | Officers and Employees May Incur Obligations - Payment of Money. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 507.12 | Education Programs for Individuals Elected or Appointed to the Office of Township Fiscal Officer. - Effective: September 29, 2017 Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 -...

Section 507.13 | Allegations of Violations. - Effective: September 29, 2017 Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 -...

Section 507.14 | Liability for Loss of Public Funds. - Effective: September 13, 2022 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 15 -...

Chapter 509 | Constables

Section 509.01 | Designation of Police Constables. - Effective: January 1, 2004 Latest Legislation: House Bill 490 -...

Section 509.02 | Bond. - Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 291 -...

Section 509.04 | Parking Enforcement Unit. - Effective: July 13, 1990 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 174 -...

Section 509.05 | Powers and Duties of Police Constables. - Effective: September 3, 1986 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 74 -...

Section 509.06 | Aid of Sheriff. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 509.07 | Return of Process. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 509.08 | Time of Receiving Writ. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 509.09 | Return of Not Found. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 509.10 | Arrest on View or Warrant - Keep the Peace. - Effective: November 6, 1959 Latest Legislation: House Bill 571 -...

Section 509.11 | Copy of Process to Be Left With Jailer. - Effective: February 14, 1967 Latest Legislation: House Bill 2 -...

Section 509.12 | Payment of Moneys. - Effective: November 6, 1959 Latest Legislation: House Bill 571 -...

Section 509.13 | Forfeiture. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 509.15 | Fees of Constables. - Effective: May 22, 2012 Latest Legislation: House Bill 268 -...

Chapter 511 | Memorial Buildings; Halls; Parks

Section 511.01 | Town Hall. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 511.02 | Tax Levy for Town Hall. - Effective: October 27, 1981 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 114 -...

Section 511.03 | Control and Leasing of Hall, Lodge, or Recreational Facility. - Effective: July 18, 1980 Latest Legislation: House Bill 707 -...

Section 511.04 | Procurement of Site for Town Hall. - Effective: October 16, 1980 Latest Legislation: House Bill 736 -...

Section 511.05 | Improvement of Building Jointly by Village and Township. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.06 | Submission of Question of Tax to a Vote. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.07 | Two-Thirds Vote Necessary. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.08 | Petition to Build Memorial. - Effective: August 22, 1995 Latest Legislation: House Bill 99 -...

Section 511.09 | Memorial Fund - Application of Fund - Trustees. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.10 | Appointment of Personnel - Holidays - Maintenance Uniforms. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 -...

Section 511.11 | Acquisition of Property. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.12 | Plans, Specifications and Contracts. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 511.13 | Interest in Township Contract Prohibited - Exception. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.14 | Commemorative Tablets. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.15 | Memorial Trustees. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.16 | Control and Maintenance. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.17 | Rules and Regulations. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.18 | Petition to Organize Park District. - Effective: September 21, 2000 Latest Legislation: House Bill 417 -...

Section 511.181 | Resolution to Convert Parks Owned and Operated by Park District Into Parks Owned and Operated by Township. - Effective: September 26, 2003 Latest Legislation: House Bill 95 -...

Section 511.19 | Board of Park Commissioners. - Effective: September 21, 2000 Latest Legislation: House Bill 417 -...

Section 511.20 | Report of Board as to Site and Cost. - Effective: September 21, 2000 Latest Legislation: House Bill 417 -...

Section 511.21 | Notice of Submission of Question. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 511.22 | Form of Ballot. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 511.23 | Powers and Duties of Park Board. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 511.231 | Appraisal of Park District Property. - Effective: November 5, 1965 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 101 -...

Section 511.232 | Law Enforcement in Park District. - Effective: January 1, 2004 Latest Legislation: House Bill 490 -...

Section 511.233 | Liability Insurance. - Effective: August 3, 1982 Latest Legislation: House Bill 259 -...

Section 511.234 | Policies for Use of of Park District Credit Card Accounts. - Effective: November 2, 2018 Latest Legislation: House Bill 312 -...

Section 511.235 | Mutual Aid Contracts for Law Enforcement Purposes. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 511.236 | Providing Police Services Without a Contract. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 511.24 | Appropriating Land and Materials for Park Purposes. - Effective: December 23, 1986 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 393 -...

Section 511.241 | Exchange of Real Property With Township. - Effective: September 21, 2000 Latest Legislation: House Bill 417 -...

Section 511.25 | Sale and Disposal of Park Lands. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 511.26 | Disposition of Money From Sale of Park Lands. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.261 | Disposition of Moneys for Sale or Lease of Park District Mineral Rights. - Effective: September 29, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 59 -...

Section 511.27 | Tax Levy to Defray Expenses of Park District. - Effective: September 13, 2022 Latest Legislation: House Bill 140 -...

Section 511.28 | Submission of Tax Levy - Form of Ballot. - Effective: September 13, 2022 Latest Legislation: House Bill 140 -...

Section 511.29 | Collection of Tax - Bond Issue. - Effective: October 30, 1989 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 -...

Section 511.30 | Issuance of Revenue Securities. - Effective: September 21, 2000 Latest Legislation: House Bill 417 -...

Section 511.31 | Obligations of Park Board. - Effective: June 29, 1974 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1100 -...

Section 511.32 | Improvement of Public Parks, Squares, and Grounds. - Effective: June 29, 1974 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1100 -...

Section 511.33 | Appropriations and Tax Levy. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 511.34 | Care and Maintenance of Parks - Tax Levy. - Effective: September 13, 2022 Latest Legislation: House Bill 140 -...

Section 511.35 | Construction and Meaning. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 511.36 | Sale of Public Grounds for Park Purposes to Annexing Municipality. - Effective: November 1, 1965 Latest Legislation: House Bill 841 -...

Section 511.37 | Contributions of Property or Funds to Park Districts With Overlapping Territory. - Effective: September 21, 2000 Latest Legislation: House Bill 417 -...

Section 511.99 | Penalty. - Effective: August 26, 1977 Latest Legislation: House Bill 187 -...

Chapter 513 | Hospitals; Joint Hospital Districts

Section 513.01 | Tax for Hospital Purposes. - Effective: October 2, 1953 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 130 -...

Section 513.02 | Compensation - Annual Report - Unauthorized Payment. - Effective: October 2, 1953 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 130 -...

Section 513.03 | Exemption From Tax Levy. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 513.04 | Certification by County Auditor of Amount Collected From Levy. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 513.05 | Agreement With Nonprofit Corporation or Municipality for the Erection and Management of Hospital. - Effective: November 15, 1991 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 233 -...

Section 513.06 | Submission of Question to Electors. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 513.07 | Joint Township District Hospital Board. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 513.071 | Municipal Participation in Formation of Joint Township District Hospital Board. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 513.08 | Agreement for Participation in Construction and Maintenance of Municipal Hospital - Bond Issue Submitted to Electors. - Effective: November 15, 1991 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 233 -...

Section 513.081 | Agreement With County Hospital Commission. - Effective: November 15, 1991 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 233 -...

Section 513.09 | Contributions by District - Appropriation - Tax Levy. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 513.10 | District or County Representatives on Municipal Hospital Board. - Effective: January 18, 2007 Latest Legislation: House Bill 375 -...

Section 513.11 | Contiguous Township May Join With Municipal Hospital. - Effective: June 17, 1970 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 570 -...

Section 513.12 | Issuance of Bonds. - Effective: November 15, 1991 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 233 -...

Section 513.13 | Submission of Tax Levy for Operation of Hospital Facilities. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 513.14 | Advertisement of Proposed Question. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 513.15 | Title and Interest - Appropriation of Lands - Devise - Bequest. - Effective: November 15, 1991 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 233 -...

Section 513.16 | Board of Hospital Governors. - Effective: July 31, 1980 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 276 -...

Section 513.17 | Operation of Joint Township General Hospital. - Effective: January 1, 2018 Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 -...

Section 513.171 | Lease of Hospital to Charitable Organization. - Effective: November 15, 1991 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 233 -...

Section 513.172 | Authority for Board to Form or Acquire Corporation, Llc, or Participate in Nonprofit Enterprise or Venture. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 222 -...

Section 513.18 | Contiguous Township May Become Part of Joint Township Hospital District. - Effective: September 13, 2022 Latest Legislation: House Bill 140 -...

Section 513.19 | When Code Sections Apply. - Effective: September 24, 1971 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 343 -...

Chapter 515 | Lighting

Section 515.01 | Lighting Unincorporated Districts. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 515.02 | Petition for Lighting. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 515.03 | Contents and Effect of Petition - Lighting District Limitations. - Effective: April 14, 1989 Latest Legislation: House Bill 148 -...

Section 515.04 | Notice of Petition. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 515.05 | Hearing Procedures. - Effective: August 14, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 244 -...

Section 515.06 | Number of Lights Specified by Board of Township Trustees. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 515.07 | Notice to Bidders - Acceptance and Rejection. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 515.08 | Contract With Successful Bidder to Furnish Artificial Lighting - Assessments. - Effective: August 14, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 244 -...

Section 515.081 | Contract for Lighting - Petition for Discontinuance. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 515.09 | Increase in Number of Lights. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 515.10 | Inspectors. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 515.11 | Certificate by Trustees to County Auditor - Assessments. - Effective: August 14, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 244 -...

Section 515.12 | Compensation of Officers - Additional Personnel. - Effective: August 14, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 244 -...

Section 515.13 | Combined Contract. - Effective: September 14, 1961 Latest Legislation: House Bill 605 -...

Section 515.15 | Relocation of Overhead Cables, Wires, Equipment. - Effective: August 14, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 244 -...

Section 515.16 | Petition to Relocate Overhead Wires, Cables, and Equipment. - Effective: August 14, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 244 -...

Chapter 517 | Cemeteries

Section 517.01 | Acquisition or Appropriation of Land. - Effective: January 1, 1966 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 94 -...

Section 517.02 | Public Road to Cemetery. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 517.03 | Levy and Taxes for Expenses. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 517.04 | Vote on Establishment of Cemetery. - Effective: September 28, 1961 Latest Legislation: House Bill 733 -...

Section 517.05 | Notice of Election - Ballots. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 517.06 | Cemetery Plat. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 517.07 | Sale of Cemetery Lots. - Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 454 -...

Section 517.071 | Rules Governing Product of Fetal Death. - Effective: September 12, 2008 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 175 -...

Section 517.072 | Reinterment or Disinterment of Product of Fetal Death. - Effective: September 12, 2008 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 175 -...

Section 517.073 | Authority for Reentry for Unused Lots or Rights. - Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 454 -...

Section 517.08 | Expenditure of Proceeds - Exception. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 517.09 | No Levy on Lots. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 517.10 | Title to Certain Burial Grounds Vested in Board of Township Trustees. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 517.11 | Care of Cemetery. - Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 413 -...

Section 517.12 | Regulating Hours of Access to Cemeteries. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 517.13 | Additions to Cemetery Grounds. - Effective: October 9, 1978 Latest Legislation: House Bill 216 -...

Section 517.14 | Public Cemetery on Township Lines - Joint Township Cemetery. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 517.15 | Cemetery Endowment Fund. - Effective: September 29, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 64 -...

Section 517.19 | Tax Levy for Buildings Upon Grounds of Cemetery - Bond Issue. - Effective: May 13, 1981 Latest Legislation: House Bill 95 -...

Section 517.20 | Appointment of Directors of Township Cemetery. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 517.21 | Abandonment or Discontinuance of Cemetery - Removal of Bodies and Stones. - Effective: November 24, 1995 Latest Legislation: House Bill 328 -...

Section 517.22 | Public Sale of Cemetery. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 517.23 | Disinterment of Body Buried in Cemetery. - Effective: October 20, 1999 Latest Legislation: House Bill 18 -...

Section 517.24 | Form of Application for Disinterment. - Effective: October 20, 1999 Latest Legislation: House Bill 18 -...

Section 517.25 | Writ of Mandamus. - Effective: November 24, 1995 Latest Legislation: House Bill 328 -...

Section 517.26 | Removal of Dead. - Effective: November 24, 1995 Latest Legislation: House Bill 328 -...

Section 517.27 | Transfer of Cemeteries to Board of Township Trustees. - Effective: April 12, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 444 -...

Section 517.271 | Transfer of Cemetery Ownership Rights to Most Recent Owner. - Effective: September 29, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 59 -...

Section 517.28 | Abandonment of Cemetery Owned by Municipal Corporation. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 517.29 | Neglect of Order by Municipal Corporation Shall Cause Execution Sale. - Effective: November 24, 1995 Latest Legislation: House Bill 328 -...

Section 517.30 | Trustees May Erect Monument Commemorating Members of Armed Forces. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 517.31 | Care of Monument. - Effective: April 16, 1993 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 125 -...

Section 517.32 | Enclosure of Abandoned Cemetery. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Chapter 519 | Township Zoning

Section 519.01 | Township Zoning - Agriculture Defined. - Effective: June 4, 2012 Latest Legislation: House Bill 276 -...

Section 519.02 | Board of Township Trustees May Regulate Location, Size and Use of Buildings and Lands in Unincorporated Territory. - Effective: August 17, 2006 Latest Legislation: House Bill 23 -...

Section 519.021 | Planned-Unit Development Regulations. - Effective: October 21, 1997 Latest Legislation: House Bill 280 -...

Section 519.022 | Prior Planned-Unit Development Regulations. - Effective: July 26, 1989 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 164 -...

Section 519.03 | Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Proceed With Township Zoning. - Effective: August 22, 1995 Latest Legislation: House Bill 99 -...

Section 519.04 | Township Zoning Commission. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 519.05 | Recommendations of Zoning Plan by Commission - Powers and Duties of Commission. - Effective: September 17, 1957 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 403 -...

Section 519.06 | Public Hearings on Recommendations - Notice. - Effective: September 17, 1957 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 403 -...

Section 519.07 | Proposed Zoning Resolution to County or Regional Planning Commission; Approval; Public Hearing if Resolution Disapproved; Certification to Township Trustees; Applicability. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 519.08 | Public Hearing on Zoning Plan. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 519.09 | Changes in Text or Maps - Second Public Hearing. - Effective: September 17, 1957 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 403 -...

Section 519.10 | Trustees to Vote Upon Adoption of Resolution. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 519.11 | Zoning Plan to Be Submitted to Electors - Majority Vote Required for Approval. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 519.12 | Zoning Amendments. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 519.121 | Ratification of Zoning Amendments. - Effective: July 6, 1956 Latest Legislation: House Bill 948 -...

Section 519.122 | Statute of Limitation on Procedural Challenges. - Effective: October 25, 1995 Latest Legislation: House Bill 50 -...

Section 519.13 | Township Board of Zoning Appeals. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 519.14 | Powers of Township Board of Zoning Appeals. - Effective: November 2, 2018 Latest Legislation: House Bill 34 -...

Section 519.141 | Conditional Zoning Certificates for Surface Mining Activities. - Effective: April 6, 2007 Latest Legislation: House Bill 443 -...

Section 519.15 | Rules, Meetings and Procedures of Board. - Effective: March 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 500 -...

Section 519.16 | Enforcement of Zoning Regulations - Township Zoning Inspector. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 519.161 | Township Zoning Inspector's Bond. - Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 291 -...

Section 519.17 | Zoning Certificate Required. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 519.171 | Architectural Review Board Authorized - Standards and Procedures. - Effective: May 27, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 18 -...

Section 519.18 | Township Regulations Not Applicable Within Municipal Corporations - Exception. - Effective: September 17, 1957 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 403 -...

Section 519.19 | Nonconforming Use of Buildings and Land Not Affected by Zoning. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 519.20 | Outdoor Advertising Classified as Business Use. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 519.21 | Powers Not Conferred on Township Zoning Commission by Chapter. - Effective: August 16, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 523 (GA...

Section 519.211 | Limits on Township Zoning Power - Telecommunications Towers. - Effective: September 23, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 562 -...

Section 519.212 | Location of Permanently Sited Manufactured Home. - Effective: March 30, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 142 -...

Section 519.213 | Township Small Wind Farm Zoning Regulations. - Effective: October 22, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 6 -...

Section 519.214 | Compliance With Orc Section 5502.031. - Effective: August 15, 2012 Latest Legislation: House Bill 158 -...

Section 519.22 | County Rural Zoning Regulations to Take Precedence. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 519.23 | Prohibition Against Violating Resolution. - Effective: October 1, 1953 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 361 -...

Section 519.24 | Actions Instituted to Prevent Violations of Zoning Regulations - Special Counsel. - Effective: September 17, 1957 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 403 -...

Section 519.25 | Township Zoning Plan May Be Repealed - Procedure. - Effective: July 2, 2010 Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 -...

Section 519.99 | Penalty. - Effective: June 14, 2000 Latest Legislation: House Bill 544 -...

Chapter 521 | Private Sewage Collection Tiles

Section 521.01 | Maintenance and Repair Private Sewage Collection Tiles. - Effective: March 24, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 231 -...

Section 521.02 | Petition for Maintenance and Repair Private Sewage Collection Tiles. - Effective: December 20, 2005 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 107 -...

Section 521.03 | Notice of Hearing on Petition. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 521.04 | Hearing on Petition. - Effective: November 9, 1994 Latest Legislation: House Bill 115 -...

Section 521.05 | Contracts for Maintenance and Repair Private Sewage Collection Tiles. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 521.06 | Special Assessments for Maintenance and Repair Private Sewage Collection Tiles. - Effective: November 9, 1994 Latest Legislation: House Bill 115 -...

Section 521.07 | Collecting and Disposing of Assessments. - Effective: November 9, 1994 Latest Legislation: House Bill 115 -...

Chapter 523 | Merged Townships

Section 523.01 | Merger to Create New Township. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 523.02 | Initiative Petition. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 523.03 | Submission to Voters. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 523.04 | Merger Agreement. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 523.05 | Succession of Interests. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 523.06 | Nonstatutory and Partial Merger Agreements. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 523.07 | Effect of Disapproval of Merger. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

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