Ohio § 6131.59
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 6131.59, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6131.59.
When an improvement consisting of a ditch, drain, or watercourse has been established
and constructed or used for seven years or more, it shall be considered to be a public
watercourse notwithstanding any error, defect, or irregularity in the location, establishment,
or construction thereof, and the public shall have and possess in and to any such
watercourse that has thus been constructed or used for seven years the rights and
privileges that relate to and pertain to natural watercourses, but the same shall
be subject to any improvement upon petition as provided in sections 6131.01 to 6131.64 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 6131.59
What does Ohio Revised Code § 6131.59 cover?
Section 6131.59 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 § 6131.59?
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