Ohio § 519.161
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 519.161, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 519.161.
Except as otherwise provided in section 3.061 of the Revised Code , the township zoning inspector, before entering upon the duties of office, shall
give bond, signed by a bonding or surety company authorized to do business in this
state or, at the inspector's option, signed by two or more freeholders having real
estate in the value of double the amount of the bond, over and above all encumbrances
to the state, in the sum of not less than one thousand or more than five thousand
dollars as fixed by the board of township trustees. The surety company or real estate bond shall be approved by the board of township
trustees, and the bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the zoning
inspector's official duties. The bond shall be deposited with the township fiscal officer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 519.161
What does Ohio Revised Code § 519.161 cover?
Section 519.161 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.
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