Ohio § 1721.14
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1721.14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1721.14.
The trustees, directors, or other officers of a cemetery company or association, whether
it is incorporated or unincorporated, and a board of township trustees having charge
of township cemeteries, may appoint day and night watchmen for their grounds. All such watchmen, and all superintendents, gardeners, and agents of such company
or association or of such board, who are stationed on the cemetery grounds may take
and subscribe, before any judge of a county court or judge of a municipal court having
jurisdiction in the township where the grounds are situated, an oath of office similar
to the oath required by law of constables. Upon taking such oath, such watchmen, superintendents, gardeners, or agents shall
have, within and adjacent to the cemetery grounds, all the powers of police officers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1721.14
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1721.14 cover?
Section 1721.14 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 § 1721.14?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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