Ohio § 5535.03
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5535.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5535.03.
The director of transportation, board of county commissioners, and municipal authorities
may lay out, establish, acquire, open, construct, improve, maintain, regulate, vacate,
or abandon the use of freeways within this state in the same manner in which they
may lay out, establish, acquire, open, construct, improve, maintain, regulate, vacate,
or abandon the use of roads, highways, or streets. Such director, board, and municipal authorities shall have all additional authority
and power, relative to such freeways, as they possess relative to roads, highways,
or streets, including the authority and power to acquire by gift, purchase, condemnation,
or otherwise, such lands as are required for rights-of-way, and to be provided for
from any available funds. Where an existing road, highway, or street, in whole or in part, has been designated
as or included within a freeway, existing easements of access may be extinguished
by purchase, gift, agreement, or condemnation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5535.03
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5535.03 cover?
Section 5535.03 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 § 5535.03?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5535.03" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 5535.03 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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