Ohio § 517.13
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 517.13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 517.13.
In any township in which there is a cemetery owned or partly owned by such township,
if in the opinion of the board of township trustees, it is desirable to add to the
area of such cemetery by the purchase of additional grounds, and if suitable lands
cannot be procured by contract on reasonable terms, the board may appropriate lands,
not exceeding ten acres, by proceedings in accordance with sections 163.01 to 163.22 of the Revised Code , for the expansion of an existing cemetery if the township zoning ordinances do not
prohibit such use. Lands appropriated for the expansion of a cemetery shall not be appropriated within
fifty feet of a dwelling house or other building and shall be considered a part of
the original cemetery even though separated therefrom by a road or highway. For such purpose the board may expend funds as provided in section 517.08 of the Revised Code , or the board may levy a tax, not to exceed one-half of one mill, on the taxable
property of the township, for a period not to exceed five years, which tax shall be
collected as other taxes, and appropriated for the purchase or appropriation of such
additional cemetery grounds which shall become part of the township cemetery.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 517.13
What does Ohio Revised Code § 517.13 cover?
Section 517.13 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 § 517.13?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 517.13 apply to my situation?
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