Ohio § 503.04

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 503.04, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 503.04.

Before action is taken on an application for partition, alteration, change, or laying

off of the boundaries of a township by the board of county commissioners, at least

thirty days' notice of the time for the hearing on such application or petition shall

be given by advertisement, at three public places within the bounds of the territory

proposed to be partitioned, altered, changed, or laid off.  The board shall cause the boundaries of such township, so changed or altered, or

new township laid off, to be recorded in a book to be kept for that purpose, and shall

give each new township, so laid off, an appropriate name.  No two townships in any county shall be incorporated by the same name.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 503.04

What does Ohio Revised Code § 503.04 cover?

Section 503.04 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 § 503.04?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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