Ohio § 504.14
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 504.14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 504.14.
In a township that adopts a limited home rule government, resolutions may be proposed
by initiative petition by the electors in the unincorporated area of the township
and adopted by election by these electors, and resolutions adopted by the board of
township trustees may be submitted to these electors for their approval or rejection
by referendum, under the same circumstances and in the same manner as provided by sections 731.28 to 731.40 of the Revised Code for municipal corporations, except that both of the following apply: (A) Initiative and referendum petitions shall be filed with the township fiscal officer,
who shall perform the duties imposed under those sections upon the city auditor or
village clerk. (B) Initiative and referendum petitions shall contain the signatures of not less than
thirty-five per cent of the total number of electors in the unincorporated area of
the township who voted for the office of governor at the most recent general election
for that office in that area of the township.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 504.14
What does Ohio Revised Code § 504.14 cover?
Section 504.14 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 § 504.14?
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