Ohio § 1503.32
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1503.32, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1503.32.
Consent of the state is given to the United States department of agriculture forest
service and, between May 6, 1902 and March 14, 1980, to any other agency or instrumentality
of the United States, for the acquisition, by purchase or gift, of such lands in the
state as in the opinion of the federal government may be needed for the establishment,
consolidation, and extension of national forests and for flood control and soil conservation
work in the state. At the time the forest service begins to negotiate with the owner of land to acquire
land in the state, the forest service shall notify in writing the board of county
commissioners of the county in which the land is located. Such notice shall include the location and amount of land that the forest service
intends to acquire. The board of county commissioners shall publish, in the Ohio newspaper of largest
circulation in the county in which the land is located, notice of the intent of the
forest service to acquire the land and the location thereof. The state retains concurrent jurisdiction with the United States over such areas in
the matter of service thereon of all civil and criminal process issuing under the
authority of the state. The boundaries of any areas selected under this section shall be first approved by
the governor and such other state agencies and departments as he designates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1503.32
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1503.32 cover?
Section 1503.32 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 § 1503.32?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1503.32" (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?
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How does Ohio § 1503.32 apply to my situation?
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