Ohio § 504.16
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 504.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 504.16.
(A) Each township that adopts a limited home rule government shall promptly do one of
the following: (1) Establish a police district pursuant to section 505.48 of the Revised Code , except that the district shall include all of the unincorporated area of the township
and no other territory; (2) Establish a joint police district pursuant to section 505.482 of the Revised Code ; (3) Contract pursuant to section 311.29 , 505.43 , or 505.50 of the Revised Code to obtain police protection services, including the enforcement of township resolutions
adopted under this chapter, on a regular basis; (4) Designate one or more police constables under Chapter 509. of the Revised Code. (B) A township that has taken an action described in division (A) of this section before
adopting a limited home rule government need not take any other such action upon adopting
that government. (C) The requirement that a township take one of the actions described in divisions (A)(1),
(2), and (3) of this section does not prevent a township that acts under division
(A)(1) or (2) of this section from contracting under division (A)(3) of this section
to obtain additional police protection services on a regular basis.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 504.16
What does Ohio Revised Code § 504.16 cover?
Section 504.16 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 § 504.16?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 504.16 apply to my situation?
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