Ohio § 101.53
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 101.53, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 101.53.
(A) A legislative action to amend or enact a codified or uncodified statutory section
shall be indicated in bills and enrolled acts according to the following principles: (1) New matter that is to be inserted into an existing codified or uncodified section
shall be indicated by inserting the new matter, underlined, into the section at the
appropriate place, in the same form as it is to appear in the resulting law. (2) Old matter that is to be omitted from an existing codified or uncodified section
shall be indicated by retaining the matter as it appears in the section and striking
it through with a horizontal line. (3) A new codified section that is to be added to the law shall be indicated by presenting
the section, underlined, in the same form as it is to appear in the resulting law. (4) A new uncodified section that is to be added to the law shall be indicated by presenting
the section, without underlining, in the same form as it is to appear in the resulting
law. (B)(1) A legislative proposal to amend or enact a section of the Ohio Constitution shall
be indicated in a joint resolution the same as an amendment to or an enactment of
a codified statutory section in a bill. (2) A legislative proposal of a schedule or of an amending, enacting, repeal, effective
date, or other special clause applying to a proposed amendment of the Ohio Constitution
shall be indicated in a joint resolution the same as an enactment of a new uncodified
statutory section in a bill. (C) Bills shall be printed in the exact language in which they were passed, under the
supervision of the clerk of the house in which they originated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 101.53
What does Ohio Revised Code § 101.53 cover?
Section 101.53 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 101.53?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 101.53" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 101.53 apply to my situation?
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