Ohio § 503.09
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 503.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 503.09.
Where a township contains a municipal corporation, either in whole or in part, if
a majority of the freehold electors owning land in the portion of such a township
outside the municipal corporation's corporate limits, petitions, with a map accurately
setting forth such territory, praying to have such territory erected into a new township,
and excluding the territory within the municipal corporation, the board of county
commissioners shall enter an order erecting such territory into a new township, the
boundaries of which need not include twenty-two square miles of territory. Upon the erection of such new township, the territory lying within the limits of
the municipal corporation in the original township shall be considered as not being
located in any township.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 503.09
What does Ohio Revised Code § 503.09 cover?
Section 503.09 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 § 503.09?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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