Ohio § 517.11
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 517.11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 517.11.
The board of township trustees shall provide for the protection and preservation of
cemeteries under its jurisdiction, and shall prohibit interments therein when new
grounds have been procured for township cemeteries or burial grounds. Where such old cemeteries are in or near village plats, and the public health is
liable to be injured by further interments therein, the board shall institute suits
to recover possession thereof, remove trespassers therefrom, and may recover damages
for injuries thereto or any part thereof, or to any fence or hedge enclosing them,
or to any tomb or monument therein. The board may enclose cemeteries under its jurisdiction with a substantial fence or
hedge, and shall keep any such fence or hedge in good repair. It may re-erect any fallen tombstones, regardless of the cause of the falling, in
such cemeteries. The board, as it considers necessary, may purchase, maintain, and improve entombments,
including mausoleums, columbariums, and other interment rights. The board may levy a tax to meet any costs incurred for these purposes, not to exceed
one-half mill in any one year, upon all the taxable property of the township.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 517.11
What does Ohio Revised Code § 517.11 cover?
Section 517.11 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 § 517.11?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 517.11" (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 § 517.11 apply to my situation?
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