Ohio § 5543.14
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5543.14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5543.14.
The county engineer may trim or remove any and all trees, shrubs, and other vegetation
growing in or encroaching onto the right-of-way of the county roads of the engineer's
county, and the board of township trustees may trim or remove any and all trees, shrubs,
and other vegetation growing in or encroaching onto the right-of-way of the township
roads of its township, as is necessary in the engineer's or board's judgment to facilitate
the right of the public to improvement and maintenance of, and uninterrupted travel
on, county and township roads. The engineer or board is not required to compensate the abutting landowner for trimming
or removing such trees, shrubs, and other vegetation as is necessary to facilitate
these rights. The department of agriculture or other proper department may, with the consent of
the proper authorities, take charge of the care of such trees to facilitate these
rights. Such department may, with the consent of the proper authorities of the township,
county, or state, plant trees along the public highway and may use any funds available
for the development of forestry in the state to pay the expense of the planting and
care of such trees. The ownership of all trees, so planted, shall remain in the public.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5543.14
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5543.14 cover?
Section 5543.14 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 § 5543.14?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5543.14" (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 § 5543.14 apply to my situation?
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