Ohio § 1711.02
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1711.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1711.02.
(A) An independent agricultural society is created if both of the following occur: (1) Thirty or more persons of the same county, or of not more than three contiguous counties,
adopt a constitution and bylaws governing the society. (2) The persons described in division (A)(1) of this section elect a board of directors
in accordance with section 1711.08 of the Revised Code . (B) An independent agricultural society created under division (A) of this section shall
operate in accordance with this chapter and applicable rules adopted by the director
of agriculture. (C)(1) For purposes of division (C)(2) of this section, “ appropriate amount ” means the share of the sum of sixteen hundred dollars, calculated in proportion
to the populations of the respective counties according to the last federal census
before the annual payment is made, but not exceeding the amount paid in regular class
premiums. If the independent agricultural society is located in only one county, the appropriate
amount is the amount paid in regular class premiums not exceeding sixteen hundred
dollars. (2) The auditor of a county in which an independent agricultural society is located annually
shall request the county treasurer to transfer the appropriate amount to the independent
agricultural society and the treasurer shall so transfer such money if all of the
following have occurred: (a) The society has held an annual exhibition in accordance with sections 1711.04 and 1711.05 of the Revised Code . (b) The society has made a report to the director of agriculture in accordance with section 1711.06 of the Revised Code . (c) The director of agriculture presents a certificate to the county auditor indicating
that the society has complied with the laws of this state and the rules adopted by
the director.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1711.02
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1711.02 cover?
Section 1711.02 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.
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