Ohio § 5311.191
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5311.191, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5311.191.
(A) No declaration, bylaw, rule, regulation, or agreement of a condominium property or
construction of any of these items by the board of managers of its unit owners association
shall prohibit any of the following: (1) The placement of a flagpole that is to be used for the purpose of displaying, or
the display of the flag of the United States or the national league of families POW/MIA
flag on or within the limited common areas and facilities of a unit owner or on the
immediately adjacent exterior of the building in which the unit of a unit owner is
located, if the flag is displayed in accordance with any of the following: (a) The patriotic customs set forth in 4 U.S.C. 5 - 10 , and 36 U.S.C. 902 , governing the display and use of the flag; (b) The recommended flagpole standards set forth in “Our Flag,” published pursuant to
S.C.R. 61 of the 105th Congress, 1st Session (1998); (c) Any federal law, proclamation of the president of the United States or the governor,
section of the Revised Code, or local ordinance or resolution. (2) The placement of a flagpole that is to be used for the purpose of displaying, or
the display of the flag of the state as defined in section 5.01 of the Revised Code on or within the limited common areas and facilities of a unit owner or on the immediately
adjacent exterior of the building in which the unit of a unit owner is located, if
the flag is displayed in accordance with any state law, local ordinance or resolution,
or proclamation by the governor of the state; (3) The display of a service flag approved by the United States secretary of defense
for display in a window of the residence of a member of the immediate family of an
individual serving in the armed forces of the United States. A service flag includes a blue star banner, a gold star banner, and any other flag
the secretary of defense designates as a service flag. (B) Any display of the flag of the United States or the national league of families POW/MIA
flag, shall use a flag or flag pole of an appropriate size, consistent with the size
and character of the condominium buildings and common areas. (C) A declaration, bylaw, rule, regulation, or agreement or the construction of any of
these items that violates division (A) of this section is against public policy and
unenforceable in any court of this state to the extent it violates that division.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5311.191
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5311.191 cover?
Section 5311.191 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 § 5311.191?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5311.191 apply to my situation?
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