Ohio § 504.17
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 504.17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 504.17.
The establishment of a limited home rule government does not affect any act done,
ratified, or affirmed, or any contract or other right or obligation accrued or established,
or any action, prosecution, or proceeding, civil or criminal, pending at the time
this change in government takes effect. The establishment of a limited home rule government does not affect any cause of
action, prosecutions, or proceedings existing at the time it takes effect. Rights that attach to any act of the township, and actions, prosecutions, or proceedings
may be prosecuted and continued, or instituted and prosecuted against, by, or before
the department having jurisdiction or power of the subject matter to which the right,
action, prosecution, or proceedings pertain. All rules and orders lawfully promulgated prior to the establishment of a limited
home rule government in the township continue in force and effect until amended or
rescinded in accordance with this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 504.17
What does Ohio Revised Code § 504.17 cover?
Section 504.17 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 § 504.17?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 504.17 apply to my situation?
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