Ohio § 101.26
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 101.26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 101.26.
No member of either house of the general assembly, except in compliance with this
section, shall knowingly do any of the following: (A) Be appointed as trustee, officer, or manager of a benevolent, educational, or correctional
institution that is authorized, created, or regulated by the state and that is supported
in whole or in part by funds from the state treasury; (B) Serve on any committee or commission that is authorized or created by the general
assembly and that provides other compensation than actual and necessary expenses; (C) Accept any appointment, office, or employment from any committee or commission that
is authorized or created by the general assembly and that provides other compensation
than actual and necessary expenses or accept any appointment, office, or employment
from any executive or administrative branch or department of the state that provides
other compensation than actual and necessary expenses. Any appointee, officer, or employee described in division (A), (B), or (C) of this
section who accepts a certificate of election to either house immediately shall resign
from the appointment, office, or employment, and, if he fails or refuses to do so,
his seat in the general assembly shall be deemed vacant. Any member of the general assembly who accepts any appointment, office, or employment
described in division (A), (B), or (C) of this section immediately shall resign from
the general assembly, and, if he fails or refuses to do so, his seat in the general
assembly shall be deemed vacant. This section does not apply to members of either house of the general assembly serving
an educational institution of the state, supported in whole or in part by funds from
the state treasury, in a capacity other than one named in division (A) of this section,
school teachers, employees of boards of education, notaries public, or officers of
the militia. Division (A) of this section does not apply to any member of either house of the
general assembly appointed as trustee, officer, or manager of a private institution
that only receives funds from the state treasury in exchange for services rendered.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 101.26
What does Ohio Revised Code § 101.26 cover?
Section 101.26 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 § 101.26?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 101.26" (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 § 101.26 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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