Ohio § 1548.17
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1548.17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1548.17.
Every peace officer, sheriff, natural resources officer, division of wildlife officer,
conservancy district officer, constable, or state highway patrol trooper, having knowledge
of a stolen watercraft or outboard motor, shall immediately furnish the chief of the
division of parks and watercraft with full information concerning the theft. The chief, whenever a report of the theft or conversion of a watercraft or outboard
motor is received, shall make a distinctive record of it, including the make of the
stolen watercraft or outboard motor and its manufacturer's or assigned serial number,
and shall file the record in the numerical order of the manufacturer's or assigned
serial number with the index records of the watercraft or outboard motors of such
make. The chief shall prepare a report listing watercraft and outboard motors stolen and
recovered as disclosed by the reports submitted to the chief, to be distributed as
the chief deems advisable. If, under section 1548.02 of the Revised Code , the chief learns of the issuance of a certificate of title to such a watercraft
or outboard motor, the chief shall immediately notify the rightful owner of the watercraft
or outboard motor and the clerk who issued the certificate of title, and if, upon
investigation, it appears that the certificate of title was improperly issued, the
chief shall immediately cancel it. In the event of the recovery of a stolen or converted watercraft or outboard motor,
the owner shall immediately notify the chief, who shall remove the record of the theft
or conversion from the chief's file.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1548.17
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1548.17 cover?
Section 1548.17 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 § 1548.17?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1548.17 apply to my situation?
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