Ohio § 1721.19
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1721.19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1721.19.
(A) No person shall violate a bylaw, rule, or regulation adopted by the trustees, directors,
or other officers of a cemetery company or association, or by a board of township
trustees having charge of township cemeteries, with reference to the protection, good
order, and preservation of cemeteries, and the trees, shrubbery, structures, and adornments
therein. (B)(1) A watchperson, superintendent, gardener, or agent of a cemetery company or association
who has probable cause to believe that a person has violated division (A) of this
section may detain the person in a reasonable manner and for a reasonable length of
time within the property of the cemetery company or association for the purpose of
recovering any property involved in the violation, causing an arrest to be made by
a peace officer, or obtaining a warrant of arrest. (2) A watchperson, superintendent, gardener, or agent acting under division (B)(1) of
this section shall not search the person detained, search or seize any property belonging
to the person detained without the person's consent, or use undue restraint upon the
person detained. (3) Any peace officer, as defined in section 2935.01 of the Revised Code , may arrest without a warrant any person who the officer has probable cause to believe
has committed any act in violation of division (A) of this section that also is a
violation of law and shall make the arrest within a reasonable time after the commission
of the act in violation of division (A) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1721.19
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1721.19 cover?
Section 1721.19 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 § 1721.19?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1721.19" (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 § 1721.19 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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