Ohio § 1513.162
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1513.162, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1513.162.
(A) The operator of a coal mining operation shall replace the water supply of an owner
of interest in real property who obtains all or part of his supply of water for domestic,
agricultural, industrial, or other legitimate use from an underground or surface source
where the supply has been affected by contamination, diminution, or interruption proximately
resulting from the coal mining operation and shall reimburse the owner for the reasonable
cost of obtaining a water supply from the time of the contamination, diminution, or
interruption by the operation until the water supply is replaced. (B) This chapter does not affect in any way the right of any person to enforce or protect,
under applicable law, his interest in water resources affected by a coal mining operation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1513.162
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1513.162 cover?
Section 1513.162 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 § 1513.162?
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