Ohio § 1531.27

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1531.27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1531.27.

The chief of the division of wildlife shall pay to the treasurers of the several counties

wherein lands owned by the state and administered by the division are located an annual

amount determined in the following manner:  in each such county one per cent of the

total value of such lands exclusive of improvements, as shown on the auditor's records

of taxable value of real property existing at the time when the state acquired the

tract or tracts comprising the lands. The payments shall be made from funds accruing to the division from fines, penalties,

restitution, and forfeitures deposited into the state treasury to the credit of the

wildlife fund created in section 1531.17 of the Revised Code .  The allocation of amounts to be paid from those sources shall be determined by the

director of natural resources. The payments to the treasurers of the several counties shall be credited to the fund

for school purposes within the school districts wherein the lands are located.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1531.27

What does Ohio Revised Code § 1531.27 cover?

Section 1531.27 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 § 1531.27?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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