Ohio § 6137.10
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 6137.10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6137.10.
If the cleaning out or repair of a ditch, drain, or watercourse, repair or replacement
of tile, or repair of any abutment, catch basin, retaining wall or other improvement
is made necessary in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of an owner,
the board of county commissioners shall conduct a hearing regarding the acts or omissions. The board shall give notice of the hearing thirty days prior to the hearing pursuant
to the provisions of section 6131.07 of the Revised Code . After the hearing, the board may add to the maintenance assessment of the negligent
owner an additional repair assessment in an amount sufficient to rectify the damage. The added assessment shall be made on recommendation of the county engineer and
certified to the county auditor at the same time the annual maintenance assessment
is certified by the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 6137.10
What does Ohio Revised Code § 6137.10 cover?
Section 6137.10 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 § 6137.10?
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