Ohio § 709.12
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 709.12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 709.12.
When proceedings have been commenced to annex a portion of a township, or portions
of more than one township, to a municipal corporation upon which the tax levies made
by the board of township trustees for the payment of the township debt do not apply,
the county auditor shall ascertain and apportion the amount of existing net indebtedness
of the township which shall be assumed and paid by the municipal corporation. The apportionment shall be made in the proportion of the total duplicate for the
annexed territory transferred to the municipal corporation to the total tax duplicate
remaining in and for the unannexed portion of the township. The auditor shall ascertain, adjust, and divide between the municipal corporation
and the unannexed portion of the township any unencumbered balance on hand to the
credit of any fund of such township, in the same proportion as is provided in this
section for the division and apportionment of indebtedness. No division shall be made of a balance in any fund of a township that is required
for the retirement of its indebtedness. In case any net indebtedness is assumed by the municipal corporation as provided
in this section, the legislative authority of such municipal corporation shall provide
for the payment of such indebtedness by the levy of taxes therefor, or by the appropriation
from an appropriate fund. The proceeds of such levy or appropriation shall be transferred to the proper authorities
of the township for the final redemption of its indebtedness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 709.12
What does Ohio Revised Code § 709.12 cover?
Section 709.12 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 § 709.12?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 709.12 apply to my situation?
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