Ohio § 2739.16
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2739.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2739.16.
(A) No newspaper company shall refuse or fail to print, publish, and circulate any statement
or article if true as required by sections 2739.13 to 2739.18 of the Revised Code . (B) Any person responsible for refusing to print, publish, and circulate any statement
or article mentioned in division (A) of this section shall be fined as provided in division (B) of section 2739.99 of the Revised Code . The prosecuting attorney of the county in which the newspaper is published, when complaint
is made to the prosecuting attorney in writing of the refusal or failure of any newspaper
company or persons to comply with sections 2739.13 to 2739.18 of the Revised Code , relative to the publication of such statements or articles, shall investigate the
complaint and upon reasonable cause shall begin proceedings against the newspaper
company or person and prosecute the same.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2739.16
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2739.16 cover?
Section 2739.16 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 § 2739.16?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2739.16" (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?
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How does Ohio § 2739.16 apply to my situation?
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