Ohio § 1545.11
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1545.11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1545.11.
The board of park commissioners may acquire lands either within or without the park
district for conversion into forest reserves and for the conservation of the natural
resources of the state, including streams, lakes, submerged lands, and swamplands,
and to those ends may create parks, parkways, forest reservations, and other reservations
and afforest, develop, improve, protect, and promote the use of the same in such manner
as the board deems conducive to the general welfare. Such lands may be acquired by such board, on behalf of said district, (1) by gift
or devise, (2) by purchase for cash, by purchase by installment payments with or without
a mortgage, by entering into lease-purchase agreements, by lease with or without option
to purchase, or, (3) by appropriation. In furtherance of the use and enjoyment of the lands controlled by it, the board
may accept donations of money or other property, or may act as trustees of land, money,
or other property, and use and administer the same as stipulated by the donor, or
as provided in the trust agreement. The terms of each such donation or trust shall first be approved by the probate
court before acceptance by the board. In case of appropriation, the proceedings shall be instituted in the name of the board,
and shall be conducted in the manner provided in sections 163.01 to 163.22, inclusive, of the Revised Code . This section applies to districts created prior to April 16, 1920.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1545.11
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1545.11 cover?
Section 1545.11 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 § 1545.11?
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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 § 1545.11 apply to my situation?
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