Ohio § 505.431
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 505.431, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 505.431.
The police department of any township or township police district may provide police
protection to any county, municipal corporation, or township of this state, to a park
district created pursuant to section 511.18 or 1545.01 of the Revised Code , or to a governmental entity of an adjoining state without a contract to provide
police protection, upon the approval, by resolution, of the board of township trustees
of the township in which the department is located and upon authorization by an officer
or employee of the police department providing the police protection who is designated
by title of office or position, pursuant to the resolution of the board of township
trustees, to give such authorization. Chapter 2744. of the Revised Code, insofar as it applies to the operation of police
departments, shall apply to any township police department or township police district
and to its members when such members are rendering police services pursuant to this
section outside the township or township police district by which they are employed. Police department members acting, as provided in this section, outside the township
or township police district by which they are employed shall be entitled to participate
in any pension or indemnity fund established by their employer to the same extent
as while acting within the township or township police district by which they are
employed. Those members shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits of Chapter 4123.
of the Revised Code to the same extent as while performing services within the township
or township police district by which they are employed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 505.431
What does Ohio Revised Code § 505.431 cover?
Section 505.431 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 § 505.431?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 505.431" (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 § 505.431 apply to my situation?
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