Ohio § 1711.13
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1711.13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1711.13.
County agricultural societies are hereby declared bodies corporate and politic, and
as such they are capable of suing and being sued and of holding in fee simple any
real estate purchased by them as sites for their fairs. In addition, they may do either or both of the following: (A) Mortgage their grounds for the purpose of renewing or extending pre-existing debts,
and for the purpose of furnishing money to purchase additional land, but if the board
of county commissioners has caused money to be paid out of the county treasury to
aid in the purchase of the grounds, no mortgage shall be given without the consent
of the board. Deeds, conveyances, and agreements in writing, made to and by such societies, for
the purchase of real estate as sites for their fairs, shall vest a title in fee simple
to the real estate described in those documents, without words of inheritance. (B) Subject to section 1711.33 of the Revised Code , enter into agreements to obtain loans and credit for expenses related to the purposes
of the county agricultural society, provided that the agreements are in writing and
are first approved by the board of directors of the society. The total annual payments for debt obligation incurred by a county agricultural
society pursuant to this division shall not exceed an amount equal to twenty-five
per cent of its prior three-year average of annual revenues.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1711.13
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1711.13 cover?
Section 1711.13 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 § 1711.13?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1711.13 apply to my situation?
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