Ohio § 6109.08
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 6109.08, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6109.08.
(A) The director of environmental protection shall not approve plans for construction,
installation, or substantial modification of a community water system that serves
fewer than five hundred service connections, or any part of such a system, except
a system owned and operated by a public entity or a system regulated by the public
utilities commission, unless the owner or operator of the system or part thereof has
provided financial assurance, in a form acceptable to the director, in an amount equal
to fifteen per cent of the cost of the system or part thereof owned by the owner or
operator, but not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars. (B) If a system for which financial assurance is required under division (A) of this
section is not properly constructed, maintained, repaired, or operated, the director
may order the owner or operator of the system or part thereof to correct the deficiencies,
and shall authorize the use of money from the financial assurance as necessary to
enable compliance with the order. When money from the financial assurance is used, the owner or the operator of the
system or part thereof shall replace such money within six months of its use. (C) For purposes of this section, “ community water system ” means a public water system that serves at least fifteen service connections used
by year-round residents or that regularly serves at least twenty-five year-round residents. For purposes of this section, “ public entity ” means the federal government, the state, any political subdivision, and any agency,
institution, or instrumentality thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 6109.08
What does Ohio Revised Code § 6109.08 cover?
Section 6109.08 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 § 6109.08?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 6109.08" (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 § 6109.08 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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