Ohio § 5579.04
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5579.04, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5579.04.
(A) As used in sections 5579.04 to 5579.08 of the Revised Code , “ noxious weed ” means shatter cane (Sorghum bicolor), Russian thistle (Salsola kali var. tenuifolia),
or any plant designated a prohibited noxious weed by the director of agriculture. (B) A board of county commissioners, a board of township trustees, or the street commissioners
of a municipal corporation, having control of and being charged with the duty of repairing
macadamized, graveled, or improved roads, and county engineers, township road superintendents,
and the street commissioners of each municipal corporation, between the first and
twentieth days of June, the first and twentieth days of August, and, if necessary,
the first and twentieth days of September of each year or whenever necessary to prevent
or eliminate a safety hazard, shall destroy all brush, briers, burrs, vines, noxious
weeds, and, until June 1, 1996, multiflora rose, growing within the limits of a county
or township road or improved, graveled, or macadamized road, street, or alley within
their jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5579.04
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5579.04 cover?
Section 5579.04 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 § 5579.04?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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