Ohio § 5571.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5571.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5571.15.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the board of township trustees,
without the presentation of a petition, may take the necessary steps to construct,
reconstruct, resurface, or improve a public road or part thereof, upon the passage
of a resolution by unanimous vote declaring the necessity for the construction, reconstruction,
resurfacing, or improvement. The cost thereof may be paid by any of the methods provided in section 5573.07 of the Revised Code , as determined by the board in the resolution. (B) If the primary reason for the reconstruction, resurfacing, or improvement of a public
road or part thereof is to improve the drainage of water from the surface of the road,
as declared by the resolution, and there is no presentation of a petition, the board
may proceed upon the passage of the resolution by majority vote. The cost in such case may be paid by either of the methods provided in division (B) of section 5573.07 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5571.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5571.15 cover?
Section 5571.15 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 § 5571.15?
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