Ohio § 505.16
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 505.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 505.16.
The board of township trustees may, in a township containing a harbor or port which
is outside a municipal corporation, and in which vessels are accustomed to lie for
the purpose of receiving or discharging freights, if it believes the public interest
so demands, appoint a suitable person to act as harbor master. The powers and duties of such person shall be prescribed by the board, and shall
be such as are prescribed for harbor masters in municipal corporations in so far as
they are applicable. Such harbor master shall hold his office for one year or until his appointment is
annulled by the board. He shall receive such compensation, not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars each
year, as the board designates, which sum shall be paid from the township treasury
on the order of the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 505.16
What does Ohio Revised Code § 505.16 cover?
Section 505.16 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 § 505.16?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 505.16" (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 § 505.16 apply to my situation?
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