Ohio § 6115.23
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 6115.23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6115.23.
The board of directors of a sanitary district may make and enforce necessary regulations
pertaining to the use by public corporations and persons of the works and improvements
of the district, and by such regulations the board may: (A) Prescribe the design, construction, and use of sewers within the district; (B) Prescribe the manner in which connections to trunk sewers, intercepting sewers, pipe
lines, and other works of the district shall be made; (C) Prescribe the permissible uses of the water supply of the district and the manner
of its distribution; (D) Prevent the pollution or unnecessary waste of the water supply; (E) Prohibit discharge into such sewers of any liquid or solid wastes deemed detrimental
to the works and improvements of the district. Such regulations shall have no effect until they have been approved by the environmental
protection agency. The board may recover by civil action from any person or public corporation violating
such regulations, for each offense, not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand
dollars together with costs. The board may enforce by mandamus or otherwise all necessary regulations made by
it and authorized by sections 6115.01 to 6115.79 of the Revised Code , and may remove any improper construction or close any connection made improperly
or in violation of said regulations, and may bring such suits in mandamus in the court
of appeals in the first instance, if it deems it advisable. Any public corporation or person who willfully fails to comply with such regulations
shall be liable for damages caused by such failure and for the cost of renewing any
construction damaged or destroyed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 6115.23
What does Ohio Revised Code § 6115.23 cover?
Section 6115.23 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 § 6115.23?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 6115.23 apply to my situation?
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