Ohio § 3709.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3709.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3709.21.
The board of health of a general health district may make such orders and regulations
as are necessary for its own government, for the public health, the prevention or
restriction of disease, and the prevention, abatement, or suppression of nuisances. Such board may require that no human, animal, or household wastes from sanitary
installations within the district be discharged into a storm sewer, open ditch, or
watercourse without a permit therefor having been secured from the board under such
terms as the board requires. All orders and regulations not for the government of the board, but intended for
the general public, shall be adopted, recorded, and certified as are ordinances of
municipal corporations and the record thereof shall be given in all courts the same
effect as is given such ordinances, but the advertisements of such orders and regulations
shall be by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the district. Publication shall be made once a week for two consecutive weeks or as provided in section 7.16 of the Revised Code , and such orders and regulations shall take effect and be in force ten days from
the date of the first publication. In cases of emergency caused by epidemics of contagious or infectious diseases,
or conditions or events endangering the public health, the board may declare such
orders and regulations to be emergency measures, and such orders and regulations shall
become effective immediately without such advertising, recording, and certifying.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3709.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3709.21 cover?
Section 3709.21 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 § 3709.21?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3709.21" (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 § 3709.21 apply to my situation?
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