Ohio § 703.09
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 703.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 703.09.
A petition, requesting that the city, from which territory has been detached, surrender
its corporate rights and be reduced to a village, signed by at least one hundred citizens
of the city, shall be presented to the legislative authority setting forth that by
reason of the detachment of territory the population of the city has been reduced
to less than five thousand, and that a majority of the citizens thereof desire to
surrender its corporate rights, and requesting that it be reduced to a village. Such petition shall also contain a prayer that the legislative authority authorize
the taking of a census in the city for the purpose of ascertaining its population.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 703.09
What does Ohio Revised Code § 703.09 cover?
Section 703.09 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 § 703.09?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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