Ohio § 5501.53
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5501.53, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5501.53.
(A) Any organization, individual, or group of individuals may give to the state or to
any county or township by way of private contribution money to pay the expenses the
state or county or township incurs in maintaining, repairing, or reconstructing highways
and roads upon which animal-drawn vehicles travel. (1) All money the state receives under this division shall be credited to the highway
operating fund created by section 5735.051 of the Revised Code to be expended by the department of transportation as described in this division. If money is contributed to the state under this section, the donor may direct that
the contribution be used to pay the maintenance, repair, or reconstruction expenses
of a particular state highway or portion of state highway by specifically designating
that state highway or portion thereof at the time of the contribution, and the department
shall so expend the contribution. If the donor does not make such a designation, the department shall use the contribution
to pay the maintenance, repair, or reconstruction expenses of a portion of state highway
located within the county in which the donor resides or in which the organization
maintains property and upon which animal-drawn vehicles regularly travel. The department may accumulate contributions designated for a particular highway
until such time as the contributions can be expended in a meaningful manner. (2) If a donor contributes money to a county or township, the donor is not permitted
to make any specific road or highway designation. However, the county or township shall expend all contributions received under this
section to maintain, repair, or reconstruct any road located within the county or
township upon which animal-drawn vehicles travel. A county or township may accumulate contributions received under this section until
such time as the contributions can be expended in a meaningful manner. (B) Not later than the first day of April of every year, the department and every county
and township that receives money under this section shall issue a written report detailing
the amount of money the state, county, or township received under this section during
the previous calendar year; the amount of money expended during the previous calendar
year pursuant to this section; the amount of money received under this section but
not expended during the previous calendar year; the highway or road projects for
which the expenditures were made; and any other relevant data.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5501.53
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5501.53 cover?
Section 5501.53 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 § 5501.53?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5501.53 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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