Ohio § 5705.26

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5705.26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5705.26.

Except as otherwise provided in section 5705.191 of the Revised Code , if the majority of the electors voting on a levy authorized by sections 5705.19 to 5705.25 of the Revised Code vote in favor of such levy at such election, the taxing authority of the subdivision

may levy a tax within the subdivision or, in the case of a qualifying library levy,

within the library district or association library district, at the additional rate

in excess of the ten-mill limitation during the period and for the purpose stated

in the resolution, or at any less rate, or for any of said years or purposes;  provided

that levies for payment of debt charges shall not exceed the amount necessary for

such charges on the indebtedness mentioned in the resolution.  If such levy is for the payment of charges on debts incurred prior to January 1,

1935, in excess of the ten-mill limitation but within the fifteen-mill limitation,

the taxing authority of said subdivision shall levy in excess of the ten-mill limitation

such tax if a majority of the electors voting on the levy vote in favor thereof.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5705.26

What does Ohio Revised Code § 5705.26 cover?

Section 5705.26 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.

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