Ohio § 5547.04
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5547.04, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5547.04.
The owner or occupant of lands situated along the highways shall remove all obstructions
within the bounds of the highways, which have been placed there by them or their agents,
or with their consent. By first obtaining the consent and approval of the board of county commissioners,
obstructions erected prior to July 16, 1925 in highways other than roads and highways
on the state highway system or bridges or culverts thereon, may be permitted to remain,
upon such conditions as the officials may impose, provided such obstructions do not
interfere with traffic or with the construction or repair of such highways. No person, partnership, or corporation shall erect, within the bounds of any highway
or on the bridges or culverts thereon, any obstruction without first obtaining the
approval of the board in case of highways other than roads and highways on the state
highway system and the bridges and culverts thereon. All advertising or other signs and posters erected, displayed, or maintained on, along,
or near any public highway, and in such a location as to obstruct, at curves or intersecting
roads, the view of drivers using such highway, are obstructions, but this section
has no application to crossing signs erected in compliance with section 4955.33 of the Revised Code , at the crossings of highways and railroads. The board shall enforce this section and, in so doing, may avail itself of section 5547.03 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5547.04
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5547.04 cover?
Section 5547.04 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 § 5547.04?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5547.04" (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 § 5547.04 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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