Ohio § 1721.03
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1721.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1721.03.
Land shall not be appropriated, nor shall a cemetery be located, by an association
incorporated for cemetery purposes or by a benevolent or religious society, within
one hundred yards of a dwelling house, unless the owner of such dwelling house gives
his consent, or unless the entire tract appropriated is a necessary addition to or
enlargement of a cemetery already in use. The limit shall not be less than one hundred yards when it is sought to appropriate
for cemetery purposes property adjoining a cemetery already in use, when such dwelling
house was erected subsequent to the laying out and establishing of such cemetery. When a cemetery lies within or adjoins a municipal corporation the association or
corporation owning such cemetery, without such consent, may appropriate property within
one hundred feet, or the width of a street or alley, of any dwelling house. The addition of any land across a street or public road is an enlargement of an existing
cemetery for the purposes of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1721.03
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1721.03 cover?
Section 1721.03 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 § 1721.03?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1721.03" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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 § 1721.03 apply to my situation?
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