Ohio § 6119.051
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 6119.051, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6119.051.
At any time after the creation of a water and sewer district, the district, after
action by its board of trustees, may file a petition in the court of common pleas
requesting the order of such court permitting the district to: (A) Increase or add to its purposes heretofore approved by the court so long only as
its purposes are those described in section 6119.01 of the Revised Code , or (B) Abandon or surrender any purpose heretofore approved by the court, or (C) Amend any provision of the petition filed pursuant to section 6119.02 of the Revised Code . Upon the filing of petition pursuant to this section the court shall set a date for
hearing and the clerk of the court shall give notice thereof by publication once each
week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in each
of the counties, in whole or in part, within the district. Any person or any political subdivision residing or lying within an area affected
by the operation of the district, on or before the date set for hearing, may file
an objection to the granting of the petition. Upon hearing, if it appears that the request of the petition is conducive to the
public health, safety, convenience or welfare and will not if granted adversely affect
the continued operation of the district, the court shall grant the prayer of the petition. Otherwise, it shall dismiss the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 6119.051
What does Ohio Revised Code § 6119.051 cover?
Section 6119.051 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 § 6119.051?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 6119.051 apply to my situation?
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