Ohio § 5727.54
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5727.54, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5727.54.
If a corporation, wherever organized, required by law to file any report or return
or to pay any tax or fee as a public utility fails to make such report or return or
to pay any such tax or fee for ninety days after the time prescribed by law for making
such report or return or paying such tax or fee, the tax commissioner shall certify
such fact to the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall thereupon cancel the articles of incorporation of any
such public utility which is organized under the laws of this state by appropriate
entry upon the margin of the record thereof, or cancel by proper entry the certificate
of authority of any such foreign public utility to do business in this state. Thereupon all the powers, privileges, and franchises conferred upon such public
utility by such articles of incorporation or by such certificate of authority shall
cease, subject to section 1701.88 of the Revised Code . The secretary of state shall immediately notify such domestic or foreign public
utility of the action taken by him, and shall also forward for filing a certificate
of the action so taken to the county recorder of the county in which the principal
place of business of the public utility in this state is located, for which filing
no fee shall be charged.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5727.54
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5727.54 cover?
Section 5727.54 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 § 5727.54?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5727.54" (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?
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How does Ohio § 5727.54 apply to my situation?
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